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ABSTRACT
This research examines the role of administrative law in fighting corruption. The prevalence of corrupt practices, economic sabotages and financial crimes in Nigeria in both public and private sectors made the country to be consistently ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world. This paper appraises the salient challenges that bedevilled fight against corruption in Nigeria. The scope of the research covers challenges from reporting corruption, its investigation and prosecution before a court of law where investigation report discloses prima facie case. The research focuses largely on corrupt practices where Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are involved. The major objective of the research is to identify the challenges that hinder the reportage, investigation and prosecution of corruption cases in Nigeria, particularly where PEPs are involved and to provide solutions to the challenges highlighted in the research. The research adopts doctrinal research methodology. The major finding of this research is that lack of independence and interference into the activities of ACAs by policy makers are the major challenges that bedevilled the fight against corruption. Therefore, the research suggests that before any meaningful success could be recorded in fighting corruption in Nigeria executive arm of government, legislature and the judiciary must show practical will to fight corruption not lips service. This research concludes by stating that the government should establish specialised administrative court to expedite corruption cases.
