‘Our Corruption Is People-Driven’, Politicians Steal Money To Give Back To Nigerians – Senator Ndume
‘Our Corruption Is People-Driven’, Politicians Steal Money To Give Back To Nigerians – Ndume
Senate Chthe ief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has disclosed that Nigerian politicians steal money to service the people.
This was as he said he would not support death penalties for corrupt politicians who steal in millions or billions but for those who steal in trillions.
Ndume pointed out that individuals primarily influenced corruption within Nigerian politics.
He suggested that it may not necessitate severe consequences.
The senator acknowledged that politicians engaged in corruption but also distributed resources to the public.
He said, “If you compare us, politicians, to all the corruption, it is very small. Our corruption is people-driven,” he told Channels Television.
“If you steal it, you will go and share it with the people. If you don’t, you are not coming back for four years. There is no reason for stealing.
“I have been to the National Assembly, I can’t say because we are on TV now and not telling the truth.
“If the death penalty is supposed to be included in corruption, I will support it but you don’t go and kill someone that stole one million or one billion, no. But someone who steals one trillion of government money should be killed.”
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