The greatest threat to democracy in Nigeria is corruption, says President Muhammadu Buhari.
He called on political leaders to rise above the urge for primitive acquisition of wealth and settle for service like their counterparts in advanced countries.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo spoke for Buhari on Monday during the opening of the maiden annual political summit in Abuja.
He challenged participants at the summit to evolve a moral elite that is prepared to sacrifice and serve above self, realizing that Nigeria at the moment is in dire need of leadership with ethical compass.
“Democracy cannot heal the terrible human defect if politicians demand and take bribe, steal the money meant to provide drugs for our hospitals, schools for our children and roads for all,” he said.
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara pledged the support of the National Assembly in fight against corruption.
“The days of business as usual are over. Reckless spending of government’s resources, expenditures not budgeted for, procurement abuses and diversion of public monies for personal gains must be eradicated. As part of our agenda, the National Assembly is strengthening her oversight systems to ensure procedural and output integrity. All public spending must be within the Appropriation Act. We can no longer afford waste,” said Saraki.
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