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Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Corruption Battle Must Start with Leadership Accountability

He stressed that the anti-corruption fight must be consistent and sustained across administrations

Promise Eze by Promise Eze
December 9, 2024
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  • The former president also called for reforms in how leaders are recruited and appointed

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that Nigeria’s fight against corruption must begin with accountability among top government officials to set a strong example of transparency and integrity.

Speaking during an interactive session titled Boiling Point Arena on Sunday, Obasanjo described corruption as a pervasive problem in Nigeria, likening it to a babariga—difficult to control and constantly shifting. He stressed that the anti-corruption fight must be consistent and sustained across administrations.

“The best way of fighting corruption is starting from the head,” Obasanjo said, adding that once leadership is compromised, corruption spreads unchecked. He insisted the battle must be a daily effort, spanning multiple regimes.

The former president also called for reforms in how leaders are recruited and appointed, urging a merit-based system rather than one influenced by political or tribal considerations. He warned against self-made leaders or those installed by corrupt means, suggesting such leaders are prone to failure.

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Obasanjo concluded by cautioning against underestimating the influence of evil, asserting that while some leaders are ordained by God, others are the work of destructive forces. “We must accept that Satan is real and has power… and his power must not be underrated,” he stated.

The session, aired on radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State, reflected on Obasanjo’s legacy and his views on Nigeria’s current challenges.

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