Also closely related to the issue of corruption
is the penalties given to convicted corrupt officials, most of who often get a
slap on the wrist for embezzling millions of naira while petty thieves are
sentenced to years of imprisonment.
Justice must be equal and must not recognize
positions or wealth.
This is why I prescribe that any public office
holder, who is convicted of corruption, should face the following penalties:
1. Life imprisonment with no option of fine
2. Forfeiture of ALL
assets, including those of spouse and children.
I so recommend because
most corrupt public officers acquire assets fraudulently using the names of
their spouses and children.
3. Banning the convict,
spouse and children from ever holding public office in the country.
I so recommend because
in most cases, the spouses and children are the ones that put pressure on the
office holder to embezzle public funds. Their song often times is "this is
our time". But if they are aware that they stand to forfeit their own chances
in future if the office holder found wanting, they will be the ones putting
pressures on him to be above board.
SECURITY VOTE ANTI- CORRUPTION COURTS
SECURITY VOTE ANTI- CORRUPTION COURTS
