President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his belief in strong and independent institutions, insisting that his administration does not interfere in the operations of state agencies.
According to the Presidency, institutions under Tinubu’s leadership are allowed to function professionally and strictly within the law, without instructions on who to investigate, prosecute, or protect. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies, it said, are guided by legal provisions, due process, and evidence, not political party interests or personal considerations.
Reacting to claims by opposition figures, the Presidency warned against equating lawful investigations with political persecution, noting that such narratives undermine democracy and weaken public confidence in accountability.
It argued that much of the opposition’s outcry reflects unease at being subjected to the same legal standards they once enforced while in power.
“If accountability is genuinely the concern, the courts remain open and the rule of law is fully in place,” the statement said, adding that democracy is best protected through strong institutions rather than selective outrage.
The Presidency maintained that there is no cause for alarm, urging opposition voices to engage in self-reflection instead of promoting what it described as unnecessary hysteria.
