ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF PEOPLE-DRIVEN ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN: AN ANALYSIS OF INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION IN NIGERIA

Abstract: Nigeria's anti-corruption campaign was initiated by the government of Nigeria and is still predominantly being led by the government. Notwithstanding the renewed anti-corruption efforts since 2015 as well as the existence of a National Anti-corruption Strategy (NACS) since 2017, implementation of the campaign especially by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has not been seen as successful. This study was exploratory and primary data were collected through Key Informants Interviews (KIIs) interviews conducted on 15 persons that were selected from the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja using purposive samples. Also, secondary data were obtained through online sources that were analysed and presented using descriptive method. The research findings revealed several issues in the implementation of Nigeria's anti-corruption campaigns, including selective prosecution and political interference in the anti-corruption fight; seemingly lack of transparency and inadequate political will to fight corruption on the part of government; lack of trust in the judiciary as offenders are still able to evade justice because of the weakness and corruption in the criminal justice system; poor management of the recovered loots such that there is presently no visible positive impact of the corruption war on the masses in respect of their welfare and even their daily experiences, among others. Based on these issues and challenges, the study concluded that if the suggested recommendations are implemented, Nigeria's anti-corruption campaigns could be more robust and successful, especially, when it involves commitment of more stakeholders and the common people who would voluntarily but actively participate and support it. Keywords: Challenges, People-Driven, Anti-Corruption, Analysis ICPC. Title: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF PEOPLE-DRIVEN ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN: AN ANALYSIS OF INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION IN NIGERIA Author: Yusuf Laiatu, Aminu Murtala Ibrahim, Kilani Oluwatobi Fatai, Gbenga Oba Fadare International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023 Page No: 47-53 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 14-April-2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7827452 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/issues-and-challenges-of-people-driven-anti-corruption-campaign-an-analysis-of-independent-corrupt-practices-and-other-related-offences-commission-in-nigeriaInternational Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.co