The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Mohammed Ndume, urged President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order that would target mysterious wealth in Nigeria in a report that was released by Sahara Reporters. Ndume, who is a senatorial representative for Borno South, highlighted the need for anti-graft organizations to have the authority to look into people who may have dubious financial assets. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Ndume claimed in an Abuja speech that the planned decree will force wealthy Nigerians to reveal the sources of their riches or risk having it taken from them by the government. Citing it as a step against corruption, he praised President Tinubu’s recent order to put crude oil income into a centralized account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Ndume emphasized the importance of scrutinizing personal finances, including his own, to foster transparency and address national concerns. He cautioned against dismissing the issue as trivial, urging a focus on broader national interests.
The senator’s call for accountability underscores ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote financial transparency within Nigeria’s political landscape.
He said: “Let all these people explain where they got their money, including myself. People should stop talking about trivialities or personal issues; they should talk about national issues. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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