Former governor of the southeastern state of Anambra, Willie Obiano, is facing corruption charges barely two years after leaving office. Obiano was arraigned on 24 January before a federal court in Abuja over allegations of laundering N4bn ($4.5m).
Analysts say the renewed prosecution of high-profile corruption cases will put President Tinubu’s anti-corruption fight under the spotlight. Is it genuine push to prosecute, or a tool to shape the political landscape?
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