Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Political Corruption: Implication for the Consolidation of Democracy in Nigeria

Inokoba, Preye Kuro; Ibegu, Weleayam Tina

doi:10.1080/09720073.2011.11891209

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“…Political corruption undermines the attainment of public policy and the rule of law (World Bank, 1997). Political corruption repudiates the democratic values of accountability, transparency, equality and popular participation in government and retard development (Inokoba and Ibegu, 2011). Thus, political corruption has adverse implications for institutional and governmental legitimacy (World Bank, 2002).…”

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Political Corruption, Government Legitimacy and Democracy in Nigeria, 1999 – 2015

Aliu

2019

ESJ

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The paper examined the effects of corruption among public officials and political leaders on government legitimacy and democracy in Nigeria between 1999 and 2015. The paper, which adopts documentary and qualitative descriptive methods in collecting and analyzing the relevant data, is underpinned by the elite theory. The contention of the paper is that endemic corruption in the polity can be situated among the ruling elites who control political power and resources. In the context of the power relations framework, state powers are manipulated and appropriated to amass resources and sustain networks of relationships core to consolidating elites hold on power as well as perpetuating the subordination of the un-elite majority. The finding from the paper shows that political corruption undermined the ability of government to deliver public goods and services, contributing in part to the decline in popular trust in government, institutions, processes and the attendant dissatisfaction with the political system in Nigeria during the period. The paper recommends that the political leadership in Nigeria needed to reconsider their present kind of politics which focuses more on money and self for a service oriented politics. This will enhance the rule of law, popular participation in governance, governmental accountability and legitimacy; and thereby halt the slide towards political authoritarianism and democratic reversal in Nigeria.

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Section: Overview Of Political Corruption and Government Legitimacymentioning

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Political Corruption, Government Legitimacy and Democracy in Nigeria, 1999 – 2015

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2019

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“…The increasingly devastating effects of corruption had compelled the various successive governments in Nigeria to confront this strong headed monster by establishing some agencies and mechanisms to function as anti-corruption crusaders. According to Inokoba and Ibegu (2011) beginning with the General Murtala administration in 1976, the regime saw the establishment of the public complaint commission as an anticorruption body to check the excesses of public servants in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities. Equally, there were probe panels to investigate cases of malpractices and abuse of office especially during the preceding regime.…”

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“…Similarly, there was the ethical revolution established during the reign of Alhaji Shehu Shagari to reorient Nigerians so as to imbibe high moral and ethical standards and shun the menace of corruption. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime came up with the war against the two evils of indiscipline and corruption (Inokoba & Ibegu, 2011). Concurring with the above submission and at the same time adding more weight to it, Ibietan (2013) observes; still on the need on stamping out corruption completely from the affairs of the country, various governments at different times have been introducing bodies seem to checkmate the menace.…”

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The Perception On Public Sector Corruption (PSC) In Nigeria: An Insight From Experts In Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACA)

Suleiman

Yahaya

Abba

2018

International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Account

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We have collected and analysed the perception of the experts from the two Nigerian notable anti-corruption agencies on PSC in Nigeria. Experts from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission shared the experiences on how PSC in perceived in Nigeria. These experts are specialists and professionals in various fields of endevours. Furthermore, they are interacting with the phenomenon under investigations in in various capacity as investigators and prosecutors. Our initial aim was to gain an understanding from the perspectives of the corrupt public servants themselves. However, this proved difficult due to the secretive and complex nature of corruption. Even those found guilty of corruption and subsequently convicted, often deny the charges and hence decline speaking about it. Therefore, as the next plausible alternative, an insight from these experts was sought. Through qualitative research methodology paradigm, this study sourced data from face to face interviews with these experts. The finding indicates the perception that PSC in Nigeria is a social reality which is a multifaceted phenomenon. It is being perceived differently depending on the lens through which it is being viewed. Therefore, any meaningful remedy to the menace of corruption in the country should commence at gaining an understanding of the perception held on corruption and appropriately addressing it.

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“…These crimes do not only hinder fair competition among politicians, but also hinders economic growth and endangers the stability of democratic institutions. In addition, it destroys the moral values of the Nigerian society (Inokoba & Ibegu, 2011). Accordingly, Mustapha (2008) posits that Nigeria as a country has not been able to implement policies which promote good governance and facilitate the development and success of the democratic process due to the existence of both high (Political corruption) and low levels (Bureaucratic corruption) of corruption.…”

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The Effect of Electoral and Economic Crimes on Sustainable Development in Cross River State, Nigeria

Ukwayi¹,

Okpa²

2017

IJSSR

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The survey examined the effect of electoral and economic crimes on sustainable development in Cross River State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study accessed the effect of election rigging and misappropriation of public funds on sustainable development in Cross River State. Two research questions were stated to guide the study. The study adopted the system theory.Survey research design was adopted in this study. An 18-item questionnaire captioned "Questionnaire on electoral, economic crimes and sustainable development" (QEESD) was designed by the researcher and used in gathering data for the study. Data were elicited from 384 respondents who were purposively selected from six (6) local government areas in the three Senatorial District of Cross River State. The respondents were selected from political parties, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices, religious groups, and the public. The generated data were presented using simple percentage, and chart. Findings revealed that election rigging and misappropriation of public funds affects sustainable development in Cross River state, Nigeria. The study recommended among others that political office holders should judiciously utilize public funds for programmes and projects that would positively affect the well-being of the citizens. In addition, rigging of election should be made a capital offence that should attract severe punishment like life imprisonment or death sentence.

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Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Political Corruption: Implication for the Consolidation of Democracy in Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

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Political Corruption, Government Legitimacy and Democracy in Nigeria, 1999 – 2015

Political Corruption, Government Legitimacy and Democracy in Nigeria, 1999 – 2015

The Perception On Public Sector Corruption (PSC) In Nigeria: An Insight From Experts In Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACA)

The Effect of Electoral and Economic Crimes on Sustainable Development in Cross River State, Nigeria

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