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| Muhammadu Buhari |
"And with advertised
impunity, those given trusts betrayed them, those given public offices abused
them; and majority of those given guardianship over any matter of significance
compromised their positions. It has become so bad that it is looking as if
there are hardly any honest people left. At the same time, the culture of
hypocrisy has also been perfected. Everybody, including those perpetrating
fraud, complain, as if the fraudulent practices that exist are committed by
extra-terrestrials from outer space. Yet this society, that is complaining is
the one that should be squarely blamed. No other society to my knowledge
tolerates such outrage, while our own positively encourages it. Nowhere else in
the world can one find a society tolerating the theft of its precious resources
in broad daylight with nothing happening to the thieves...
A day in office, as
far as the general public is concerned, often means eight hours of converting
public resources to private purses. Few societies seem to reward embezzlement
with "honours" as does ours. Instead of putting rascals on trial we
put them in positions of leadership in the community, in the cities, in the
states and in the whole country. Is it therefore any wonder that we are at this
impasse, perplexed, bewildered and at a loss? A society that rewards criminal
behaviour and applauds the display of a vicious mindset, is yet to embark on
the path of honour and reform of its affairs. Where we go from here depends
entirely upon what we make of the current situation".
-President Muhammadu
Buhari
