Speaking in a paper entitled ‘Corruption
as Hindrance to Good Governance in Nigeria’ at a launch of Research and
Development Network (Radnet), Radda said from 1999 to 2007, Obasanjo
jettisoned the rule of law saying “that is why Nigeria never ever
recorded brazen stealing of public funds and electoral fraud like during
his tenure.”
He appealed to the international
community and regional bodies to desist from involving the former
president in foreign mission and affairs in their commitment to the
fight against corruption. He said the fight against corruption is noble,
necessary and worthwhile and without tackling it, the present and
future generation of Nigerians will live a waste life and will be
characterized by misery, frustration, violence and general disorder.
Professor Radda also said the magnitude
of corruption in Nigeria is increasing with little undesirable
consequences; therefore the fight against it should not be left to
government regulatory agencies and the police alone.
Chairman of the Network, Alhaji Bello
Musa Dan-Kano said the Radnet was initiated to create awareness among
Nigerians about Nigerian problems at both federal, state and local
government levels and how best they could be addressed.
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