The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has raised the alarm over persistent revenue leakages in the country.
The alarm, contained in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Thursday in Jalingo, Taraba State, by the conference’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, alleged that this troubling development is the reason for the increases in taxes and incessant hikes in petrol pump prices.
They also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a special court to accelerate the trial of suspected crude oil thieves, corruption, and economic sabotage in Nigeria.
“Until a special court is established to address these issues, Nigerians will continue to bear the burden of the government’s failure to address these challenges,” said CNPP.
The proposed special court, as suggested by the conference, should be mandated to limit the period of prosecution to no more than six months.
The suggestion, they believe, will go a long way in ensuring that…