Anti-Corruption War: Agbakoba Says Government Needs N5bn To Prosecute Cases

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Olisa
Agbakoba, wants the federal government to properly fund the
prosecution of the war against corruption.

Mr. Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, believes the war
against graft, as its being prosecuted is lacking a proper
strategy.

In an exclusive interview with our judiciary correspondent,
Shola Soyele, he said the government would require at least N5
billion to prosecute cases.

He said, We must have a strategy on tackling corruption, and its
not just about court cases. Once that strategy is in place, then
you unbundle the strategy and unpack it and make sure that it fits
into whatever relevant packet.

From the judicial arm and prosecution, the government has to
fund corruption cases. I expect the government to put down at least
N5 billion. You just cant pay lawyers N30,000 and expect that they
fight corruption cases for you.

You must fund prosecution, it is key. It is beyond the Ministry
of Justice. They need outside assistance. So you must be prepared
to put down the budget to fight those cases, you must strengthen
the prosecutorial process.

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