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Political Reform In Nigeria Essay

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Political Reforms 97. The political landscape in Nigeria as it is today creates disenchantment for the majority of the people. The disenchantment of the people has created a growing army of well-known and dangerous militias that have been tools for the politicians. The reluctance of the government to check these growing armies over time creates a ready pool for the Boko Haram extremists in the North (Abimbola 2009). Many members of the sect today are former members of the political group called “ECOMOG” which was used for political manipulations during the previous regime (DIA 2001). The absence of a level playing field, intimidation, and electoral fraud has plagued the politics of Nigeria. This is further worsened by the “winner-takes-all” approach and the absence of a legal …show more content…

No form of political reform can be achievable in Nigeria without eliminating corruption. Corruption remains the most endemic problem in Nigeria. The objective of this fight would be to reduce corruption, root out nepotism, and eradicate maladministration in the public and private sectors in Nigeria. The presence of corruption created an environment similar to those that facilitate the rise of terrorism. The existing structures established to address this climate include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). They must be allowed the required independence and increased power by an act of parliament to fully achieve their goals. Public servants must be held accountable for their actions and those who violate the laws promptly prosecuted. The government must also cooperate with other countries and international partners to trace and recover all stolen funds deposited in banks of those countries and track all movements of illegal funds. At the moment, Nigeria earns a low rank for transparency as adjudged by Transparency International which accounts for the debilitating effect on the structures of the country (Chizoba

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