El-Salvador president to investigate cabinet members amid corruption allegations

Joseph Emeribe 2024-05-01 0

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, has revealed his decision to launch an inquiry into bribery allegations against members of his government, including himself, in a bid to rid the government of corruption.

This is according to a video posted via X (formerly known as twitter) on Bukele official page, asking the Attorney General to oversee the investigation.

He emphasized that he desists from stealing because he refuses to be remembered as a corrupt leader.

Bukele further expressed his concern about leaving a negative legacy and cited past presidents who were tainted by association with corruption.