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The President Muhammadu Buhar of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC made it very clear that one of the top priorities of his administration would be to fight corruption. While some Nigerians have wholeheartedly supported the fight, others have said the fight is one of vengeance and witch-hunting. The APC however took to its Twitter handle Thursday evening to explain corruption albeit why they are all for expunging it.
In political sphere, corruption impedes democracy and the rule of law.— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
In a democratic system, public institutions and offices may lose their legitimacy when they misuse their power for private interest.
— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
How it affects the peopleCorruption may also result in negative consequences such as political instability, reducing the transparency of political decision making— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
Impact of corruption is often manifested through political intolerance, problems of accountability and transparency to the public, etc.How corruption affects a country economically
— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
The economic effects of corruption can be categorized as minor and major. However, both in one way or the other have serious impact— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
First and foremost, corruption leads to the depletion of national wealth
— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
When corruption grows into a large scaleCorruption is often responsible for increased costs of goods and services— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
Large scale corruption hurts the economy and impoverishes entire population.
— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
In Social sphere, corruption discourages people to work together for their common good.— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
Frustration and general apathy among the public result in a weak civil society.
— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
Demanding and paying bribes becomes the tradition in a corrupt country— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
Corruption results in inequality, widened gap between the rich & poor, increased poverty and lack of basic needs like food, water and drugs— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 21, 2016
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