Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former military head of
state, says corruption in Nigeria is worse under civilian leaders than under
military rulers.
Babangida said this on Friday during an interview with Arise
TV.
The former military head of state said people who steal
public money under civilian administrations are on the streets walking free.
He said during his time as military head of state, he sacked
a governor for misappropriating less than N313,000, adding that military
leaders are saints in that regard, compared to what is happening under the
democratic dispensation.
“Well on that, you can’t compare it with the facts on the
ground now. You can say it. From what I read, from analysis, I think we are
saints when compared to what is happening under a democratic dispensation.
“I sacked a governor for misappropriating less than
N313,000.
“Today, those who have stolen billions and are in court are
now parading themselves on the streets. Who else is better in fighting
corruption?”
The former military head of state blamed politicians for
disunity in the country.
He said there was a time in the country when people held
positions in regions outside their ethnicity, adding that the present crop of
politicians are not serious about nation building.
“Till today, unfortunately, the political class are not
really into this seriously and say how do we build a nation,” he said.
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