Corruption: Ranking 150 out of 180 under Buhari’s 8 years means he failed
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), and Transparency International (TI), on Tuesday released the 2022 Corruption Perception Index, CPI, showing that Nigeria ranked 150 out of 180 countries.
The Executive Directive, CISLAC/TI-Nigeria, Auwal Rafsanjani in a press briefing in Abuja, said ”Today Transparency International (TI) release the 2022 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) published exclusively in Nigeria by CISLC/ TI- Nigeria.
Business Hilights reveals that during his presidential campaign in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari had hinged his desire to lead Nigeria on three pillars including fighting corruption, economy and security. As his administration comes to an end, analysts have said he failed in his three pillars.
The index reveals that Nigeria scored 24 out of 100 points in the 2022 CPI, compared to 24 points in the 2021 CPI. There has been no change in country’s scoring between 2021 and 2022.
“In the country comparison for the 2022 CPI, Nigeria ranks 150 out of 180 countries compared to 154 on the 2021 CPI results.
“The CPI for Nigeria aggregates data from 8 (eight) different sources that provide perceptions by country experts and business people on the level of corruption in the public sector. While the index does not show specific incidences of corruption in the country, it includes the perception of corruption in Nigeria. The index is impartial, objective and globally acknowledged as the most widely used cross-country parameter for measuring corruption,” he revealed.
However, in view of the above factors among many others, recommendation were made on the way forward in the fight against corruption in Nigeria”.
On the recommendations for effective fight against corruption in Nigeria, CISLAC’s Legal Officer, Bathsheba Tagwai noted that the presidency, INEC, political parties, security actors and other relevant bodies should ensure that the 2023 general elections are free, fair and results.
“She said: “We have listed the strengths weakness above. However, to ensure constructiveness, we would like to provide advice on the way forward with following recommendations.
“The presidency, INEC, political parties, security actors and other relevant bodies should ensure that the 2023 general elections are free, fair and results. The presidency should ensure that adequate consultation is made with citizens, the media, civil society, and other actors before presidential pardons are granted.
“The relevant anti-graft agencies should ensure that high profile corruption cases are pursued to their logical conclusion for the benefit of Nigeria and her citizens.
“Agencies given the mandate to recover assets under the Proceed of Crime (and Management) Act 2022 should ensure that they establish a database where information about assets in their custody is easily accessed by citizens in line with the Act and the proactive provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2011.
“The Federal Government should address the lingering issue of oil theft in the country. There should be transparency in the petroleum subsidy process, and the relevant agencies should investigate and prosecute those found wanting. The relevant agencies should investigate those involved in the importation of toxic fuel to Nigeria in 2022.
“There should be transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s security sector.”
Tagwai also said that the National Assembly should ensure transparency in the implementation of the constituency project, adding that the relevant agencies should ensure that those found guilty are brought to book.
She said that with the elections fast approaching, the judiciary should ensure more than ever to deliver justice.
“As we have always maintained , we are open to working with the relevant bodies on how to make Nigeria better for the interest of the nation,” she added.
