Kayode Fayemi, the ex-Etiki state governor, said that Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, may grant an amnesty to those corrupt politicians who would return stolen funds.

Fayemi said this during an April 27 interview with the BBC, watched by The Punch’s correspondent. The news may surprise many, as Buhari is famous for his tough attitude towards those involved in embezzlement.

Explaining why the amnesty option might be considered, Fayemi said that it is “a form of incentive” for corrupt officials who voluntarily come out to return their loot. He added, however, that the position of the incoming All Progressives Congress government regarding corruption remains unchanged.

“Corruption is not going to be dealt with by punishment alone. It is also going to be dealt with by incentives to those who are prepared to have a conversion. If you come voluntarily and say, look, I have stolen some money and I am prepared to return the money, Gen. Buhari would not say no to that.” 

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