ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to examine the public perception of anti-corruption campaign in Buhari’s administration (2015-2019), using Calabar Metropolis as a case study for this research. The study was anchored on the morality theory postulated by Jean Piaget in 1968 and the self-perception theory, propounded by Darl Bem in 1972. The survey method for data gathering was used, specifically the questionnaire and interview, thus, two hundred (200) questionnaires were administered to the citizens of Calabar Metropolis of Cross River State, but 180 were retrieved of which 170 were correctly completed,  and  analyzed in percentage and tables. Results of the study allowed theresearcher to draw several conclusions. Firstly, it is fact worthy of note that there is a significant increase in corruption in President Buhari administration, especially from the 2015 to 2019 administration, from the analysis gathered from the respondents whose perception had been that to be true. Also, the public perceptions of the anti-corruption crusade of President Buhari administration was rated high as ineffective and unproductive and seen not to be a fair fight. Under these circumstances, a prevention-oriented approach combating corruption by the public is desirable. Secondly, it is significant that the mass media alongside anti-corruption agencies should seek ways to fundamentally align all of their interest and activities together so as to combat corruption in Nigeria. The Findings further revealed that the respondents were of the perception that the anti-corruption campaign of Buhari is not satisfactory, thus, it is recommended that government should be more objective, open-minded, transparent and proactive in the anti-corruption campaign as a way of winning the sympathy of the people.

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