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The Federal Authorities has responded to allegations by Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State that some “components” within the Presidential Villa are working in opposition to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
El-Rufai made the declare throughout a stay look on Channels Tv’s Dawn Day by day on Wednesday.
The Minister of Data, Lai Mohammed, reacted whereas addressing State Home Correspondents at a briefing after the Federal Government Council (FEC) chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari earlier that day.
Mohammed restated the President’s place that his administration will solely give attention to guaranteeing a free, honest and credible elections and never favour or trigger anybody to be at an obstacle.
He additional contended that if there may be anybody working in opposition to any candidate, it’s formally not identified.
Within the question-and-answer session, the data minister equally reacted to Tuesday’s rating by Transparency Worldwide launched.
He underscored that the federal government has very spectacular data primarily based on achievements by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC), the Unbiased Corrupt Practices and Different Associated Crimes Fee (ICPC), amongst others, and is subsequently not bothered concerning the rankings.
The minister famous that the administration’s struggle in opposition to corruption is to not impress Transparency Worldwide however to engender development within the nation, politically and economically.
Citing situations the place returned property and funds have been channeled to creating infrastructure and welfare initiatives, Mohammed asserted that the federal government’s anti corruption drive has been profitable.
