With the alarming exponential
rate of crime increase in Nigeria, one wonder if there will ever be a time the cankerworm
will abet. The worrying aspect of the issue is that corruption has eaten into
the fabric of Nigerians to the extent we can no longer differentiate right from
wrong. In a country billions disappear from government accounts and a situation
government officials openly participate in election rigging without being prosecuted
after indictment by relevant body is a shameful situation. Yet the President is
quoted as saying that corruption is over rated in the country.
There is need for
institutions that have the responsibility of prosecuting corrupt Nigerians to
brace up to the
challenge and save our country from becoming a failed State. In line with the
indictment of 41 persons for alleged violation
of electoral laws and commission of other criminal offences by The Governing Council of the National Human Rights
Commission (NHRC), STATE OF THE NATION POLITY therefore charges the Attorney
General of the Federation to live up to her responsibility and prosecute the
indicted persons.
This will serve as a deterrent, to
uphold sanctity of the ballot and to ensure greater respect for democratic
values among citizens. There is no other way abuse of office or
corruption can be discouraged in the country if those indicted are left to
patrol round the streets free.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
