The U.S. said Messrs Buhari and Osinbajo, including governors, took advantage of the immunity attached to their positions to perpetuate corrupt acts and misappropriation of public funds.
This indictment is contained in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, covering internationally recognised individual, civil, political, and worker rights.
“Massive, widespread, and pervasive corruption affected all levels of government, including the judiciary and security services. The constitution provides immunity from civil and criminal prosecution for the president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors while in office,” said the report.
This prevents Buhari and Osinbajo from prosecution over these monumental looting.
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has lamented the bane of corruption and its impact on Nigeria and its citizens.
Speaking on...