{
  "id": 789419,
  "title": "Nigeria’s problem is institutional corruption, not Tinubu — Femi Kuti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/nigerias-problem-is-institutional-corruption-not-tinubu-femi-kuti-789419",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T17:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerias-problem-is-institutional-corruption-not-tinubu-femi-kuti/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has stated that President Bola Tinubu is not Nigeria's primary issue, instead attributing the country's problems to widespread institutional corruption. Kuti argued that the judiciary and other institutions responsible for upholding accountability should also be held accountable for the emergence of corrupt leaders. He claimed that if allegations against Tinubu were true, a just judicial system should have prevented him from running for president. Kuti emphasised that corruption is deeply entrenched across Nigeria's political and leadership institutions, with members of the elite often belonging to the same network regardless of political differences. He pointed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its founder Nuhu Ribadu, noting that Ribadu was removed from his position overseeing the EFCC due to possible threats. Kuti expressed concern that this type of situation could erode young Nigerians' trust in the country's institutions, questioning whether they have any belief in a future for themselves in Nigeria. He maintained that addressing Nigeria's issues requires strengthening institutions and ensuring accountability for those in positions of power.",
  "summary": "Femi Kuti argues Nigeria’s core problem is deeply entrenched institutional corruption, not President Tinubu. He criticizes the judiciary and elite networks Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-problem-is-institutional-corruption-not-tinubu-femi-kuti/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "PDP chieftain, Ehilebo queries Tinubu over state of healthcare in Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/pdp-chieftain-ehilebo-queries-tinubu-over-state-of-healthcare-in",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:23:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigeria’s problem is institutional corruption, not Tinubu — Femi Kuti",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/nigerias-problem-is-institutional-corruption-not-tinubu-femi-kuti",
        "published": "2026-08-13T17:28:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}