Igbo group worried over Buhari’s probe agenda

MAURICE OKAFOR, Enugu |

An Igbo socio-cultural group, Igbo Youth Movement (IYM), has expressed deep concern over President Muhammadu Buhari’s intention to limit its probe agenda to only the immediate past administration in the country led by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, stating that the exercise should be free of political vendetta in order not to dent his credibility.
In a statement obtained by Hallmark by the president of the organisation, Evangelist Elliot Ukoh, the group said that the exercise should delve into the notorious Siemens and Halliburton bribery scandals and glaring corrupt cases of the previous administration that ruled the country from 1999 to 2007.
Part of the IYM statement reads, “We support the probe, prosecution of looters and return of all stolen common wealth of Nigerians over the years. We also ask our country men to support this needful and timely exercise.
“Is it morally right to target only the last regime while exonerating the 1999 to 2007 sleaze-infested regime?
“Will the deliberate isolation of the last regime alone for probe not give the impression of a political vendetta? Why is it so compelling to look away and leave out the 1999 to 2007 era?”
The IYM cautioned that the exercise must not be seen as political and divisive, as the essence and noble goal will be lost.
“If the change we profess is real, then false starts must be avoided”.