In a recent statement reported by the Nigerian Tribune, Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South and is a former Senate Leader, expressed deep concern over the prevalence of unexplained wealth in Nigeria and the absence of legislation to address this issue....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Ndume criticized the societal tendency to attribute sudden wealth to divine intervention without scrutinizing its source. He argued that this mindset perpetuates corruption and undermines accountability in the country.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!“It is only in Nigeria that you see somebody who has nothing this week and then next week, he buys 10 cars, buys jets and his brothers and his parents will be flying with him and they will say Allah has blessed our son,” Ndume remarked, highlighting the problematic nature of such unquestioning acceptance.
The senator revealed his repeated attempts to introduce legislation on unexplained wealth in the National Assembly, all of which have been unsuccessful. “I have tried several times in the National Assembly to initiate a bill on unexplained wealth. It has never seen the light of day,” he stated.
Ndume also disclosed his efforts to persuade a former President to sign an executive bill addressing this issue, but to no avail. “I went to a former President when I realised that you can sign an executive bill on such issues but up to now, there is no Unexplained Wealth Act in Nigeria, there is no Unexplained Wealth Executive Order,” he explained.
The senator emphasized the urgent need for legal mechanisms to combat corruption and promote transparency in wealth acquisition. He pointed out the stark contrast between Nigeria and developed countries in this regard, stating, “In developed countries, they ask you, how, where and when did you get this money?
Ndume’s frustration with the current state of affairs was evident in his observation: “It is only in Nigeria that you steal money then you walk free and then you are celebrated.”
His comments underscore the critical importance of establishing robust legal frameworks to address corruption and hold individuals accountable for their wealth acquisition in Nigeria.
The senator’s persistent efforts to introduce such legislation highlight the ongoing challenges in implementing effective anti-corruption measures in the country.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
