Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede has expressed displeasure over Nigerians’ approach to governance in the country.

Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday, the EFCC’s boss stated that leadership position is not as easy as people sees it.

He emphasized that some individuals, who promised to lead their followers right have commercialized their political positions, adding that they have turned it into a lucrative business.

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Speaking further, Mr. Olukoyede stressed the needs for integrity and ethical conduct in governance.

He also highlighted the crucial role that integrity plays in the fight against corruption in Nigeria and urged both leaders and citizens to reflect on their own behaviours.

Olukoyede said: “I keep telling people that governance is a serious business. Governance is the most difficult thing anywhere in the world, where things work. Unfortunately, we see governance here as a means to make wealth and that is why the rate of public corruption is so high.

“I am not saying I am a saint. What I am saying is there are certain things you should avoid when you find yourself in a kind of precarious position that we find ourselves in. So that when you are fighting, nobody will have anything against you.

“The fight against corruption is for everyone. When you see people being investigated and we have shown you the evidence, don’t join them to carry placards and abuse EFCC, ICPC, and because you are contributing to the problems.

“The fight against corruption is for everyone. When you see people being investigated and we have shown you the evidence, don’t join them to carry placards and abuse EFCC, ICPC, and because you are contributing to the problems.

“Ask yourself this question: Can you defend everything you have now legitimately? We have people who still have integrity in this country. Let us support them.”