HURIWA Warns Recycling Politicians Undermines Public Trust

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised alarms regarding the recycling of political office holders, stating that this practice undermines public confidence in government anti-corruption efforts. HURIWA's National Coordinator, Emmanuel Nnadozi Onwubiko, addressed the media in Abuja, emphasizing that no political party should be immune from scrutiny or investigation.

The group referenced controversial remarks by former Edo State Governor Adam Oshiomhole, who, upon joining the APC, was described as a symbol of growing public suspicion regarding political accountability. HURIWA questioned whether the APC has become a refuge for individuals suspected of misappropriating public funds.

Additionally, the group expressed concerns about the political trajectory of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa amid ongoing investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They criticized the entire political structure as a bargaining tool for negotiations, raising ethical questions about the sincerity of Nigeria's commitment to accountability in public life.