BREAKING: We condemn alleged threats to Garba Abdullahi, anti-corruption activist and Community Champion for @BudgITng @TrackaNG reportedly over his role in exposing alleged misappropriation of N225m meant for constituency projects to provide access to clean water for Nigerians.
We urge Nigerian authorities @NigeriaGov @ICPC_PE @officialEFCC @PoliceNG @FMWRNigeria to ensure Abdullahi's security and safety.
We also urge authorities to promptly, thoroughly and transparently probe the alleged threats and bring to justice anyone suspected to be responsible.
UN Convention against Corruption which Nigeria has ratified, recognises [in arts 5, 13 and 63] the important role activists play in the fight against corruption, impunity, and promotion of access to public services. They should never have to face threats to their safety or lives.
Finally, we urge ICPC to promptly, thoroughly and transparently probe the alleged misappropriation involving @FMWRNigeria and a Senator, find out where the public funds ultimately ended.
The ICPC should prosecute suspected perpetrators if there is relevant admissible evidence.
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