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Lauretta Onochie media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has stated the 14-year jail time period handed to ex-Taraba governor Jolly Nyame is an indication that the ruling All Progressives Congress doesn't condone corruption.
Nyame was on Wednesday handed the sentence over monetary impropriety with Onochie describing the event as a victory for the frequent man.
In an assertion, she stated that, “For 7 years beneath the PDP led authorities, Ex Gov. Jolly Nyame stood on the door steps of justice.
“Then he defected to APC, and in three years, Honourable Justice Adebukola Banjoko, led him to the bowels of Justice, giving the folks of Taraba, the justice they deserve. This is a clear sign that the War on corruption is in full swing.
“It’s evidence that our laws can reach everywhere. This is a clear evidence that APC is not a hiding place for those who have questions, criminal questions to answer. The long arm of the law will grab all those who believe that by joining APC, they are washed clean. APC is not a harbour for those running from the law.”
She also said that, “It’s a victory for all legislation abiding residents of this nation and hope for all these Wards, Local Government Areas, States, Constituencies and Senatorial Districts the place their elected leaders and Representatives have betrayed their belief by going to, and staying in mattress with corruption and impunity.
“We should thank this worthy Judge who withstood all types of stress and inducements from corrupt Lawyers and Godfathers. Honourable Justice Adebukola Banjoko is a shining instance of a Judge within the Criminal Justice system that's slowly however certainly, rising in our nation.
“The days when justice is on the market, are coming to a finish. The days when solely the poor will get punished for crimes are practically over. Our legal guidelines are steadily coming after solely those that abuse them.
“Our nation is on the mend. I don’t find out about you however I’m mighty glad to be alive to see these stunning days in our nation. I’m additionally glad that I’m a part of the better Nigeria, making corruption a factor of the previous
“Are you part of the greater Nigeria fighting corruption? If not, join today!”