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Corruption In Nigeria: Is Death Penalty The Way Out?

The deep-seated issue of corruption in Nigeria has once again sparked debate on potential deterrents, with some suggesting the death penalty as a possible solution.

Nigerians who have migrated voice a unanimous reluctance to return, pinpointing leadership deficits and rampant corruption as the root causes driving their exodus. This outlook feeds into a broader consensus that resolving corruption could dramatically enhance the nation’s state of affairs.

At Treasure newspaper’s inaugural public lecture in Akure, Ondo state, Segun Maiyegun, renowned in activist circles, advocated for the execution of those found guilty of corruption, suggesting that adopting such stringent measures could curb the pervasive issue.

He delivered a lecture titled “Home-grown economy as a road map for economic sustainability: Examining the prospects under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration,” today, April 27, 2024.

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Countering Maiyegun’s hard-line stance, Mr. Wale Akinlosotu, the Ondo State Commissioner for Information who represented Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, contended that Nigeria should adhere to global standards, and highlighted the country’s existing legal structures as adequate to address the malaise of corruption.

The dialogue also featured insights on the interplay between politics and economic stability, with calls for decentralizing the control of resources and fostering a marketplace of ideas.

In conclusion, Debo Adeniran, a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement and the event’s chairman, stressed the importance of practical actions to revitalize Nigeria’s economic situation.

He recognized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s legacy as a former activist who participated in pro-democracy demonstrations and his continual engagement with ongoing national issues, notwithstanding his claimed neutrality towards Tinubu.

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