Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare's recent statement in Parliament that corruption is equivalent to treason, resonating with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's earlier pronouncements, has triggered a flood of public reactions, most of which are directed squarely at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and its current management.

In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister insisted that all public servants, Members of Parliament, and citizens should report corruption to relevant authorities and called on the ACC to act decisively and with resolve in rooting out corruption across all sectors.

The public's response was immediate and unsparing.

One user commented, "But probably it's time we clean the house before it goes out cleaning. The ACC itself is dirty and needs all the cleaning services—starting with its head."

Another added, "For us to get rid of corruption, Noa must step down, klaar."

The bulk of the comments on the Prime Minister's post expressed profound public mistrust in the ACC, particularly its Director General, Paulus Noa, who has led the commission since its inception in 2006, nearly 20 years ago.

Calls for his resignation or replacement were emphatic and passionate, with several accusing the ACC of being "toothless," "selective," or even "complicit."

"The nation has lost trust in that institution because of one person," one user wrote. "Nothing will happen as long as corruption is investigating itself."

Others called for the restructuring of the body.

Some suggested placing the ACC under the Office of the President, while others proposed establishing a board of commissioners to oversee its operations.

Several citizens advocated for greater whistleblower protections, while others proposed leveraging social media to expose corruption. There were also humorous but poignant remarks.

One asked, "Is it possible to report corruption to corruption?"

Some proposed specific policy reforms, such as term limits for the ACC Director General and performance-based reappointment criteria.

Others questioned whether past corruption cases should be revisited.

Despite the sarcasm, there were strong affirmations of the Prime Minister's position, with many citizens urging decisive follow-through.

With his post, the Prime Minister has clearly struck a chord—but after reading most comments, the PM noted and appreciated the public for its engagement.

Since the 14th of May 2025, nbc news has tried to reach out to the ACC for a comment on similar complaints against it, and again this reporter sought a comment from the ACC following the Premier's Facebook engagements with the public; however, there was no feedback, despite promises made by the commission's public relations officer, Josephine Nghituwamata.