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To say that corruption under Goodluck Jonathan exceeded epidemic level is an understatement. Under Jonathan\u2019s Presidency, we witnessed an unprecedented level of reckless acts of corruption. It was thus not surprising that a 72-year-old former dictator-General Muhamadu Buhari (GMB)- capitalized on this singular factor to win a historic presidential election with the slogan of change.<\/p>\n
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You can now understand why those of us that voted for the General way back in 2003 (knowing fully well that he was not going to win) are tickled with this victory. Though we are thrilled, we are also cautiously optimistic, conscious of the fact that tackling corruption in this present Nigeria is a tall order.\u00a0\u00a0However, we are confident that the right steps can and should be taken to reduce it significantly.\u00a0\u00a0To achieve this, there are a few fundamental ideas that if implemented, can by their very nature, curb corruption.\u00a0\u00a0One is personal character and leadership by example which we have in GMB.<\/p>\n
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The second crucial element is the need to set example to deter will be offenders from engaging in corrupt acts. And what better way is there to do that than sending the symbol of corruption in Nigeria in the past 4 years- Diezani<\/em>\u00a0Alison-Madueke<\/em> – to prison. Below are ten good reasons why the beautiful bride and amazon of corruption in Jonathan\u2019s administration – Diezani<\/em>\u00a0 – <\/em>must go to prison.<\/p>\n \n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ICCP, EFCC, or whatever name(s) they are given should be re-organization and re-engineering as a matter of urgency. Our courts have been sending petty thieves to jail every day. So, it\u2019s not a case of judicial system. Rather, it is a case of corrupt Chief Judges, Attorney General, and judges bribed to stupor that they turn a blind eye. What is called for now is radical reform of our judiciary by appointment of judicial activists with the integrity, clean hands and guts to send their colleagues to prison for aiding corrupt public officials. That in my interpretation of the change Nigerians voted for.<\/p>\n \n Talking about keeping the government clean, I learned from the Singapore experience that it is easy to start off with moral standards, strong conviction and determination to bid down corruption. But it is difficult to live to these good intentions unless the leaders are strong and determined enough to deal with all transgressors and without exception. Tinubu and Rotimi Amaechi in particular MUST therefore, not be spared.<\/p>\n \n Finally, my message to the GMB is that we the people are watching his actions and inactions as he starts the difficult journey of delivering the much needed change. The fight against corruption should be hit by an earthquake-like jerk. A group of activist prosecutors with proven record of sending the corrupt to prison must be assembled to go after the symbols of corruption in NNPC, Ministries, Nigerian Customs, Internal Revenue, Ports, and Governors etc. Heads must be made to roll. That is the only way to mark the true beginning of the beginning in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.<\/p>\n \n\n
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