Probe Panels Are Mere Charade, Tunde Bakare Declares

THEServing Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, yesterday, said that many committees formed by the government to investigate corruption cases were mere waste of time.

Addressing attendees at the Purposeful Men’s Symposium in Abuja, held in honour of Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili, who marked his 70th birthday, Bakare underscored the pivotal role that men of integrity play in remedying systemic challenges. His declaration punctuated a gathering aimed at dissecting the root causes of societal struggles from family breakdowns to institutional failings and beyond.

Bakare pointed out that the pervasive struggles in families, communities, organisations and nations reflect a profound internal dissonance.

Leveraging his legal expertise, he emphasised the indispensable values of character, competence and capacity, which are foundational for societal progress. He underscored the intrinsic nature of man, created in the image of God, highlighting the necessity of spiritual growth to avert moral decline and social dysfunction.

The cleric also addressed the need to confront the root causes of societal woes.

“There are many theories about how to end corruption in Nigeria. EFCC cannot do it; ICPC cannot fix it. The antidote to corruption is only one thing: the manifestation of the sons of God under righteous authority. Setting up committees to investigate corruption by corrupt individuals, who cannot execute it, is a waste of time,” he declared. Bakare called for a return to God’s original design across various spheres of influence, including family, business and national governance.

Pastor Ezekwesili shared poignant personal stories, emphasising the importance of individual accountability and divine grace.

In a conversation with Chude Jideonwo, Ezekwesili reflected on miraculous survival against the odds, emphasising the role of faith and tenacity.