Global anti-corruption network, Transparency International, has defended Nigeria and Afghanistan which the United Kingdom Prime Minister, David Cameron, described as ‘fantastically corrupt’ countries.
In a statement titled, ‘Transparency International responds to Cameron comments regarding Nigeria, Afghanistan and UK Summit’, the organisation said Nigeria was sincerely fighting corruption and the UK anti-corruption summit was a step in the right direction.
The organisation, however, said corruption was also affecting the UK as many of its overseas territories were notorious for corruption.’
The British Virgin Islands which is a British overseas territory, greatly featured in the Panama Papers due to its reputation as a notorious tax havens.
The statement, which was issued by Mr. Chris Sanders, read, “There is no doubt that historically, Nigeria and Afghanistan have had very high levels of corruption, and that continues to this day. But the leaders of those countries have sent strong signals that they want things to change, and the London Anti-Corruption Summit creates an opportunity for all the countries present to sign up to a new era.
“This affects the UK as much as other countries: we should not forget that by providing a safe haven for corrupt assets, the UK and its Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies are a big part of the world’s corruption problem.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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We are not kids. We are corrupt! Don't patronize us pls
ReplyDeleteBros, are you sure Transparency International is not a fantastically corrupt organisation benefitting from a fantastically corrupt nation?
ReplyDeleteThe truth hurts sometimes: Nigeria has moved up the ladder from being "ordinary " corrupt under GEJ to becoming "fantastically" corrupt under PMB
ReplyDeleteDon't delude yourself, the fantastically corrupt thing has to do with GEJ legacy which PMB is trying to clean. Read the TI statement properly
DeleteJonathan regime improved Nigeria's rating on the Transparency scale. When Jonathan took over, Nigeria was the 11th most corrupt, he left it as 31st Most corrupt. Let us see where Buhari will leave it!
ReplyDeleteTruth hurts
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