Most influential and news regarding the former efcc boss. Another tragedy happening

Most influential and news regarding the former efcc boss.

The EFCC’s trajectory since its inception. It is the leading anti-corruption agency in Nigeria, yet not one of the five people who have led the organisation has left with their heads high. When they were not accused of corruption, the government of the day found an excuse to push and disgrace every chair out of office.

We must develop a system that respects the dignity of citizens without subjecting them to media trials before they have their day in court. Neither the gravity of the alleged crime nor the suspect’s antecedents (including having previously subjected others to the same treatment) justifies the drama that attends the investigation of people, especially public officials in Nigeria. week after his suspension and subsequent arrest, Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), remains in custody. This does not speak well.

I am saying that stealing public resources is just a subset of corruption; more intangible corrupt practices often rear their heads in the form of poor judgement in the operations of public policy, cronyism, ignoring due process, sabotaging the system for self-gains and devaluing procedures in the management of public affairs. Every time we run afoul of the law, no matter how highly placed or influential we are, we are guilty of some form of corruption.

It doesn’t do credit to the country, the president, the EFCC, or the much-touted but largely ineffectual war against corruption in Nigeria.

Now, the issue is not about whether Bawa has committed any infractions. He is human and susceptible to temptations, and like everyone caught up in violating the rules of engagement, he should face the music of his failings. However, there are ideal ways to do things in a democracy; not following those ideals is problematic.

We must develop a system that respects the dignity of citizens without subjecting them to media trials before they have their day in court. Neither the gravity of the alleged crime nor the suspect’s antecedents (including having previously subjected others to the same treatment) justifies the drama that attends the investigation of people, especially public officials in Nigeria.