The People’s Democratic Party of Nigeria (PDP) is arguably the foremost opposition political party in Nigeria today even though they are currently mired in an intraparty warfare for the chairmanship of the party. The party is currently in a mess and they are so factionalized that they cannot even see straight. Mr. Ali Modu Sherriff …
Tag Archive: Corruption
Corruption and Primitive Wealth Accumulation
How can one explain the sheer wickedness of some Nigerians and the hardship and sufferings they are inflicting on their fellow citizens. Public service is supposed to be a call to duty for individuals to serve their fellow citizens, but some Nigerians have turned it into an avenue for primitive wealth accumulation. Primitive wealth accumulation …
President Buhari Over-reached on His Corruption War
Most Nigerians are squarely behind president Buhari on his war on corruption. Nigerians have seen their local, state and federal treasury looted by politicians and public officials to the point that they are feed up and want drastic action taken. A lot of politicians has been arrested yet no major conviction has been recorded. The …
Positive Policies amid Economic Misery and Recession
Nigerian government finally admitted the obvious fact that the country is in recession. I think Nigeria has been in recession for more than a year. Nigerians are suffering greatly. The cost of basic necessities has tripled due to lack of foreign currency needed for imports. It is unfortunate that Nigerians import most basic necessities. Business …
Budget Padding is not a Crime
Budget padding is not a crime. It is generally regarded world-wide as effort by political representatives of various national or state assemblies to help their constituents by steering projects to their states. In United states, it is called pork or earmarks or bringing home the bacon. Some members of the national and state Assemblies bring …