2019: President Trump Blasts Buhari, Gives Legitimate Reasons Why He Shouldn’t Be Re-Elected
It said in part, “Although the law provides criminal penalties for conviction of official corruption, the government did not implement the law effectively, and officials frequently engaged in corrupt practices with impunity. Massive, widespread, and pervasive corruption affected all levels of government and the security services. The constitution provides immunity from civil and criminal prosecution for the president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors while in office.”
The report likewise blamed the tasks of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in arraigning debasement allegations. It said the Commission neglected to pursue fair treatment. It referred to the instance of the beset previous National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, who has been in care of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2015, in spite of court orders requesting his discharge. The report recorded the most noteworthy human rights issues amid the year to include:
“Extrajudicial and arbitrary killings; disappearances and arbitrary detentions; torture, particularly in detention facilities, including sexual exploitation and abuse; use of children by some security elements, looting, and destruction of property; civilian detentions in military facilities, often based on flimsy evidence, denial of fair public trial; executive influence on the judiciary; infringement on citizens’ privacy rights; restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and movement; official corruption; lack of accountability in cases involving violence against women and children; trafficking in persons; and early and forced marriages.”
The report additionally scolded Nigeria’s legal framework, saying it was endangered amid the period under survey. The US said the official and administrative arms of government kept on meddling with the legal. It added, “Although the constitution and law provide for an independent judiciary, the judicial branch remained susceptible to pressure from the executive and legislative branches. Political leaders influenced the judiciary, particularly at the state and local levels.
“Understaffing, underfunding, inefficiency, and corruption prevented the judiciary from functioning adequately. Judges frequently failed to appear for trials. In addition, the salaries of court officials were low, and they often lacked proper equipment and training. There was a widespread public perception that judges were easily bribed and litigants could not rely on the courts to render impartial judgments. Citizens encountered long delays and received requests from judicial officials for bribes to expedite cases or obtain favorable rulings”
The report likewise blamed the tasks of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in arraigning debasement allegations. It said the Commission neglected to pursue fair treatment. It referred to the instance of the beset previous National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, who has been in care of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2015, in spite of court orders requesting his discharge. The report recorded the most noteworthy human rights issues amid the year to include:
“Extrajudicial and arbitrary killings; disappearances and arbitrary detentions; torture, particularly in detention facilities, including sexual exploitation and abuse; use of children by some security elements, looting, and destruction of property; civilian detentions in military facilities, often based on flimsy evidence, denial of fair public trial; executive influence on the judiciary; infringement on citizens’ privacy rights; restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and movement; official corruption; lack of accountability in cases involving violence against women and children; trafficking in persons; and early and forced marriages.”
The report additionally scolded Nigeria’s legal framework, saying it was endangered amid the period under survey. The US said the official and administrative arms of government kept on meddling with the legal. It added, “Although the constitution and law provide for an independent judiciary, the judicial branch remained susceptible to pressure from the executive and legislative branches. Political leaders influenced the judiciary, particularly at the state and local levels.
“Understaffing, underfunding, inefficiency, and corruption prevented the judiciary from functioning adequately. Judges frequently failed to appear for trials. In addition, the salaries of court officials were low, and they often lacked proper equipment and training. There was a widespread public perception that judges were easily bribed and litigants could not rely on the courts to render impartial judgments. Citizens encountered long delays and received requests from judicial officials for bribes to expedite cases or obtain favorable rulings”
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