A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Bola Babarinde has called for the execution of corrupt politicians in Nigeria.
Babarinde made this call in a statement on Tuesday, adding that there is an urgent need to consider capital punishment as a stringent way to restore Nigeria’s accountability and integrity.
According to him, the ostentatious display of wealth by some public office holders needs a thorough scrutiny.
He added that there should be a regular life audit to assess the legitimacy of public office holders’ assets.
Babarinde said this is necessary as many of the Nigerian politicians could not afford certain luxuries without engaging in corrupt practices.
The former APC chairman in South Africa said such a mechanism to monitor and curb public servants’ excessive and reckless display of unexplained wealth is very important to build trust in the citizenry.
“Leadership by example is crucial. The substantial budgets allocated for renovations and SUVs, while public servants preach patience to the citizenry, reflect a disconnect between those in power and the public they serve,” Babarinde said.
“This disparity undermines public trust and calls for a re-evaluation of spending practices. Transparency in the salaries and allowances of public office holders is needed.
“The current figures are excessive, and a reduction to 60 per cent of their present levels should be implemented, along with a formal apology to Nigerians for the misallocation of funds and pledge to fully optimise expenditure for national development.
“Public office holders and those with police escorts must adhere to traffic regulations. The prevalence of road rage and disregard for laws by those who can afford security details is troubling and needs to be addressed.”
