The daily torch media
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review and rationalise the list of beneficiaries of the presidential prerogative of mercy, cautioning that granting clemency to individuals convicted of corruption, financial crimes, drug trafficking, and illegal mining could undermine national reform efforts.
In a statement issued by its Director/CEO, Dr. Muda Yusuf, the CPPE stressed that preserving investor confidence and social stability requires an unwavering commitment to accountability, consequence management, and the rule of law.
“The credibility of Nigeria’s economic reform and investment promotion drive depends largely on this,” CPPE stated.
The organisation highlighted the achievements of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which it said have garnered global recognition, warning that a lenient sanction environment risks fostering impunity, weakening ethical standards, and eroding public trust in justice institutions.
Dr. Yusuf emphasised that clemency for serious economic crimes sends the wrong signal at a time when Nigeria is striving to diversify its economy and restore global investor confidence.
He reiterated the need for the government to uphold institutional integrity and ensure justice is never sacrificed for convenience or political expediency.
“Nigeria’s aspiration to build a competitive, diversified, and globally respected economy rests on the credibility of its institutions and the integrity of its governance,” Yusuf added.
