Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

Your Excellencies President Tinubu, Nigerian Courts, and Members of the Judiciary, 240 million Nigerians are writing to express a concern shared by many Nigerians who believe strongly in fairness, accountability, and equal justice under the law. The recent arraignment of Okoro Blessing Nkiruka (Blessing CEO) by the EFCC on allegations of a N36 million fraud has once again brought national attention to the fight against corruption in our country.

If the Nigerian government is truly committed to ending corruption, then justice must be applied equally to all. Ordinary Nigerians should not be the only ones prosecuted while politicians, elites, billionaires, and public officials who have stolen far more from Nigeria continue to walk free. For decades, trillions of naira in public funds have disappeared through mismanagement, embezzlement, and abuse of office. These actions have contributed to poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and the underdevelopment that 240 million Nigerians still face today.

If the government is serious about reform, then every individual—regardless of status—who has stolen public funds must be investigated, prosecuted, and held accountable. Their passports should be seized, stolen assets recovered, and the funds used to pay down Nigeria’s debts, invest in agriculture, create jobs, and address the root causes of insecurity, including boko haram.

This must not be a selective prosecution or a political witch hunt. Justice must be fair, transparent, and equal for all 240 million Nigerians. The world is watching, and so are the millions of Nigerians who have suffered the consequences of corruption for decades.

240 million Nigerians have even appealed to the World Bank and other international lenders to stop giving loans to the Nigerian government, because these loans have not translated into development. Instead of improving electricity, infrastructure, education, or healthcare, funds have too often been diverted to luxury lifestyles, private jets, foreign properties, and personal enrichment.

If Nigeria is to move forward, government officials and politicians should lead by example. They should suspend their own salaries and allowances until the nation’s debts are reduced and meaningful progress is made. Leadership requires sacrifice, and Nigerians deserve leaders who put the nation first.

We ask that the judiciary uphold its duty without fear or favor. We ask that the President demonstrate true commitment to fighting corruption at every level. And we ask that justice be done not just for one case, but for all cases—big or small.

Nigeria belongs to all 240 million of us, and we deserve a nation where justice is equal, corruption is punished, and public funds are used for the good of 240 million Nigerians

Faithfully,
Concerned 240 million Nigerians suffering in hardship poverty & darkness

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