A very heated arguement was going in my area about the true honesty of GEJ in fighting corruption.

The truth was that no high profile politician have been sentenced or even prosecuted in recent times in this GEJ's administration, infact you hardly hear of EFCC trying to prosecute a high profile politician only pursuing yahoo boys(knowing too well that yahoo activities has helped to reduce armed robbery, unemployment etc) NB: I don't support crime o.

I like my president but what I may never seem to understand about him is his true stance on corruption by the state pardon he granted well known criminals like Alamiesighia.

Although(Alams was his former boss) He could have side-lined him quietly and not abusing the office by publicly granting him state pardon as the country is densely corrupted hence making the fight on corruption a child's play.

So people what's your take,do you think GEJ is sincere in his corruption war?

Two things: either he is corrupt too, or he does nothing while corrupt people use him to do as they like. Any which way he is not fit for leadership. I suspect the former, if not why do you think he & his cohorts are uneasy about Buhari a known non tolerant disciplinarian who might pour sand in their Gari.

It is very strange to me seriously, because I haven't seen any genuine effort on his part to fight corruption.

Why asking a question that the answer to most of us is obvious.

In 2003 the last year of Obj first tenure according to transparency international we were 2nd (no. 132 of 133 ) most corrupt country in the world. In 2007 the last year of Obj second tenure we were in no. 147 out of 179 and in 2014 we are in no. 136 of 179. So in GEJ tenure so far we have moved 11 points up the ladder of less corrupt countries.

GEJ may not be fighting corruption the way Obj did but he is definitely winning the war against corruption. Beside Obj's anti-corruption crusade never yielded meaningful result other than political bullying and intimidation.

Facts don't lie and though some may live to forget yesterday others don't.

#GEJtill2019.

www.transparency.org/research/cpi/cpi_2003
www.transparency.org/research/cpi/cpi_2007/0/
http://www.transparency.org/cpi2014/results

He pardoned them because the money they stole is not enough to buy a Peugeot.

Who says gej isn'† corrupt? †hat person need his brain checked or reality check. Imagine Ibb saying 'if Wђã† I read in newspapers is true then I'm not corrupt'. Imagine Stella Oduah contesting for Anambra senatorial post, chai!!!!!!! My fellow Anambra brothers, if una let †hat woman get †hat appointment just knw say na una constituency money she go dey use build bullet proof house.......

gej is contesting against his wish...dey are. working day and nyt. to see dat gej returns cox if buhari. entr...all d moni wey dem donn dey still since 2010 unda gej...dem go return al all

Badgers14:
He pardoned them because the money they stole is not enough to buy a Peugeot.

Like seriously,please be serious jare!

Badgers14:
He pardoned them because the money they stole is not enough to buy a Peugeot.

lmao

dgr8truth:
Why asking a question that the answer to most of us is obvious.

In 2003 the last year of Obj first tenure according to transparency international we were 2nd (no. 132 of 133 ) most corrupt country in the world. In 2007 the last year of Obj second tenure we were in no. 147 out of 179 and in 2014 we are in no. 136 of 179. So in GEJ tenure so far we have moved 11 points up the ladder of less corrupt countries.

GEJ may not be fighting corruption the way Obj did but he is definitely winning the war against corruption. Beside Obj's anti-corruption crusade never yielded meaningful result other than political bullying and intimidation.

Facts don't lie and though some may live to forget yesterday others don't.

#GEJtill2019.

www.transparency.org/research/cpi/cpi_2003
www.transparency.org/research/cpi/cpi_2007/0/
http://www.transparency.org/cpi2014/results

Why not give the full story...

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/172348-nigeria-worlds-15th-corrupt-nation-transparency-international.html
Despite President Goodluck Jonathan’s pledge that his administration would end the scourge of corruption ravaging the country, Nigeria only performed marginally better than its 2013 rating in the latest Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, CPI, released on Wednesday.

Out of 174 countries evaluated for corruption, Nigeria ranked 136th alongside Russia, Cameroon, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon, as the least transparent.

That means the six countries, Nigeria inclusive, are the 15th most corrupt in the world.
The most corrupt country is Afghanistan, which ranked 172nd, while the most transparent nation in the world is Denmark.
Nigeria was 14th most corrupt in 2013.
On per 100 score, Nigeria totalled 27 aggregate points, better than 2013 when it scored 25.
Though still woeful, the country’s scant improvement from last year’s survey may be because fewer countries were surveyed in 2014 than 2013.
Last year, a total of 177 countries were surveyed as opposed to the 174 countries surveyed in 2014.

Transparency International’s CPI is the leading indicator of public sector corruption, offering a yearly snapshot of the relative degree of the corruption problem by ranking countries from all over the globe.

The CPI, which relies on expert opinion worldwide, is a measurement of the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide.

“Corruption is a problem for all countries. A poor score is likely a sign of widespread bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that don’t respond to citizens’ needs,” TI said.

This is particularly true of Nigeria where several public institutions are a cesspool of fraudulent activities as proven by multiple investigations and reports.

Between 2013 and date, cases of pension scam running to multiple billions of naira at federal and state level were reported. No conviction has been recorded yet. Instead, charges against some of the alleged kingpins were controversially dropped.

Anti-corruption campaigners say President Jonathan has failed in the fight against corruption, by refusing to sanction officials proven to have misused public funds.

Earlier this year, Mr. Jonathan infamously said that what most Nigerian’s call corruption were cases of stealing and that stealing was not the same as corruption.

“Over 70 per cent of what are called corruption (cases), even by EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and other anti-corruption agencies, is not corruption, but common stealing,” the president said on national television.

He said most corruption claims were politically motivated.
An allegation by a former Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido, that at least $20 billion of oil revenue was missing, has yet to be fully investigated although the government immediately dismissed the claims.

Global Menace

Transparency International said that corruption was a global problem, adding that “not one single country gets a perfect score and more than two-thirds score below 50, on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).”

“Poorly equipped schools, counterfeit medicine and elections decided by money are just some of the consequences of public sector corruption. Bribes and backroom deals don’t just steal resources from the most vulnerable – they undermine justice and economic development, and destroy public trust in government and leaders,” it added.

“Countries at the bottom need to adopt radical anti-corruption measures in favour of their people. Countries at the top of the index should make sure they don’t export corrupt practices to underdeveloped countries,” advised TI Chair, José Ugaz.

#change
#GMB
#APC

Change2015:


Why not give the full story...

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/172348-nigeria-worlds-15th-corrupt-nation-transparency-international.html
Despite President Goodluck Jonathan’s pledge that his administration would end the scourge of corruption ravaging the country, Nigeria only performed marginally better than its 2013 rating in the latest Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, CPI, released on Wednesday.

Out of 174 countries evaluated for corruption, Nigeria ranked 136th alongside Russia, Cameroon, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon, as the least transparent.

That means the six countries, Nigeria inclusive, are the 15th most corrupt in the world.
The most corrupt country is Afghanistan, which ranked 172nd, while the most transparent nation in the world is Denmark.
Nigeria was 14th most corrupt in 2013.
On per 100 score, Nigeria totalled 27 aggregate points, better than 2013 when it scored 25.
Though still woeful, the country’s scant improvement from last year’s survey may be because fewer countries were surveyed in 2014 than 2013.
Last year, a total of 177 countries were surveyed as opposed to the 174 countries surveyed in 2014.

Transparency International’s CPI is the leading indicator of public sector corruption, offering a yearly snapshot of the relative degree of the corruption problem by ranking countries from all over the globe.

The CPI, which relies on expert opinion worldwide, is a measurement of the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide.

“Corruption is a problem for all countries. A poor score is likely a sign of widespread bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that don’t respond to citizens’ needs,” TI said.

This is particularly true of Nigeria where several public institutions are a cesspool of fraudulent activities as proven by multiple investigations and reports.

Between 2013 and date, cases of pension scam running to multiple billions of naira at federal and state level were reported. No conviction has been recorded yet. Instead, charges against some of the alleged kingpins were controversially dropped.

Anti-corruption campaigners say President Jonathan has failed in the fight against corruption, by refusing to sanction officials proven to have misused public funds.

Earlier this year, Mr. Jonathan infamously said that what most Nigerian’s call corruption were cases of stealing and that stealing was not the same as corruption.

“Over 70 per cent of what are called corruption (cases), even by EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and other anti-corruption agencies, is not corruption, but common stealing,” the president said on national television.

He said most corruption claims were politically motivated.
An allegation by a former Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido, that at least $20 billion of oil revenue was missing, has yet to be fully investigated although the government immediately dismissed the claims.

Global Menace

Transparency International said that corruption was a global problem, adding that “not one single country gets a perfect score and more than two-thirds score below 50, on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).”

“Poorly equipped schools, counterfeit medicine and elections decided by money are just some of the consequences of public sector corruption. Bribes and backroom deals don’t just steal resources from the most vulnerable – they undermine justice and economic development, and destroy public trust in government and leaders,” it added.

“Countries at the bottom need to adopt radical anti-corruption measures in favour of their people. Countries at the top of the index should make sure they don’t export corrupt practices to underdeveloped countries,” advised TI Chair, José Ugaz.

#change
#GMB
#APC

it looks like you too got F9 in maths.
if fewer countries took part and Nigeria still moved closer to the least corrupt country, our improvement is magnificent.

dgr8truth:
Why asking a question that the answer to most of us is obvious.

In 2003 the last year of Obj first tenure according to transparency international we were 2nd (no. 132 of 133 ) most corrupt country in the world. In 2007 the last year of Obj second tenure we were in no. 147 out of 179 and in 2014 we are in no. 136 of 179. So in GEJ tenure so far we have moved 11 points up the ladder of less corrupt countries.

GEJ may not be fighting corruption the way Obj did but he is definitely winning the war against corruption. Beside Obj's anti-corruption crusade never yielded meaningful result other than political bullying and intimidation.

Facts don't lie and though some may live to forget yesterday others don't.

#GEJtill2019.

www.transparency.org/research/cpi/cpi_2003
www.transparency.org/research/cpi/cpi_2007/0/
http://www.transparency.org/cpi2014/results

According to the link, In 2003, we were 132th position in 2003 and now in 2014, we are in 136th position. Which means we actually dropped by 4 position. Besides, what is it to celebrate about our country being the 136th most corrupt nation on earth as achievement.

for the fact that one US president offered a pedophile amnesty does not mean that, that President is also a cradle robber, it is RIGHT to extend amnesty or pardon anyone he likes, so don't make a mountain out of a mole hill

FYI.

Chuksgeo:
It is very strange to me seriously, because I haven't seen any genuine effort on his part to fight corruption.

You have allowed yourself to be MISINFORMED by the devilish propaganda of the APCheat.

N5 billion recovered, 40 arrested over oil subsidy fraud— EFCC
November 11, 2014

- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/n5-billion-recovered-40-arrested-oil-subsidy-fraud-efcc/#sthash.Vt13qXxq.dpuf

Money Laundering : EFCC Floors Igbinedion as Appeal Court Okays Ex-Gov’s Trial
10 Apr 2014

More from: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/money-laundering-efcc-floors-igbinedion-as-appeal-court-okays-ex-gov-s-trial/175848/

EFCC Arraigns 40 Suspects Over N4.5 Billion Pension Scam
14 NOVEMBER 2011

More from: http://allafrica.com/stories/201111150067.html

This is just a sample oh!
In addition to the systematic reforms to remove fertiliser cabal, ghost workers, the rebuilding of railways, roads, airports instead of simply voting annual budgets and sharing the money.


Can we compare with OBJ's results on corruption?

The fact remains that alams served his jail sentence and gej has the constitutional right to grant pardon to alams, remember gej did not draft the constitution.

Again, gej is a person who believe in the rule of law, therefore he has no right to interfere in the afairs of efcc just like obama has no right to tell fbi whom to prosecute.

Change2015:


Why not give the full story...

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/172348-nigeria-worlds-15th-corrupt-nation-transparency-international.html
Despite President Goodluck Jonathan’s pledge that his administration would end the scourge of corruption ravaging the country, Nigeria only performed marginally better than its 2013 rating in the latest Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, CPI, released on Wednesday.

Out of 174 countries evaluated for corruption, Nigeria ranked 136th alongside Russia, Cameroon, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon, as the least transparent.

That means the six countries, Nigeria inclusive, are the 15th most corrupt in the world.
The most corrupt country is Afghanistan, which ranked 172nd, while the most transparent nation in the world is Denmark.
Nigeria was 14th most corrupt in 2013.
On per 100 score, Nigeria totalled 27 aggregate points, better than 2013 when it scored 25.
Though still woeful, the country’s scant improvement from last year’s survey may be because fewer countries were surveyed in 2014 than 2013.
Last year, a total of 177 countries were surveyed as opposed to the 174 countries surveyed in 2014.

Transparency International’s CPI is the leading indicator of public sector corruption, offering a yearly snapshot of the relative degree of the corruption problem by ranking countries from all over the globe.

The CPI, which relies on expert opinion worldwide, is a measurement of the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide.

“Corruption is a problem for all countries. A poor score is likely a sign of widespread bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that don’t respond to citizens’ needs,” TI said.

This is particularly true of Nigeria where several public institutions are a cesspool of fraudulent activities as proven by multiple investigations and reports.

Between 2013 and date, cases of pension scam running to multiple billions of naira at federal and state level were reported. No conviction has been recorded yet. Instead, charges against some of the alleged kingpins were controversially dropped.

Anti-corruption campaigners say President Jonathan has failed in the fight against corruption, by refusing to sanction officials proven to have misused public funds.

Earlier this year, Mr. Jonathan infamously said that what most Nigerian’s call corruption were cases of stealing and that stealing was not the same as corruption.

“Over 70 per cent of what are called corruption (cases), even by EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and other anti-corruption agencies, is not corruption, but common stealing,” the president said on national television.

He said most corruption claims were politically motivated.
An allegation by a former Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido, that at least $20 billion of oil revenue was missing, has yet to be fully investigated although the government immediately dismissed the claims.

Global Menace

Transparency International said that corruption was a global problem, adding that “not one single country gets a perfect score and more than two-thirds score below 50, on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).”

“Poorly equipped schools, counterfeit medicine and elections decided by money are just some of the consequences of public sector corruption. Bribes and backroom deals don’t just steal resources from the most vulnerable – they undermine justice and economic development, and destroy public trust in government and leaders,” it added.

“Countries at the bottom need to adopt radical anti-corruption measures in favour of their people. Countries at the top of the index should make sure they don’t export corrupt practices to underdeveloped countries,” advised TI Chair, José Ugaz.

#change
#GMB
#APC

If with the stats you still feel we are even more corrupt than ever, you are only being unfair.

Raiders:
According to the link, In 2003, we were 132th position in 2003 and now in 2014, we are in 136th position. Which means we actually dropped by 4 position. Besides, what is it to celebrate about our country being the 136th most corrupt nation on earth as achievement.

Carefully read through my post again to see what you are not seeing.

We are the 136th less corrupt country. Is like you seeing your glass of water as half empty and I see mine as half full. Life is relative and it is this relativity that pushes us to the edge of optimism or pessimism. Shalom!!!

Because Abacha is not kworrupt.

cocoduck:
for the fact that one US president offered a pedophile amnesty does not mean that, that President is also a cradle robber, it is RIGHT to extend amnesty or pardon anyone he likes, so don't make a mountain out of a mole hill

A pedophile you said, are we joking here and . . .make a mountain out of a mole hill. Bros honestly I like Jonathan but what I can't understand is his insincere attitude towards the fight against corruption and his affinity with corrupt personalities even to granting a state pardon to a highly corrupt politician.

Alamaesiegha's conviction was not as a result of his loots.
Just like Joshua Dariye, they are were political enemies of the OBJ government.
Did Alams loot more than the likes of ODILI?

Alams travail was pure political maneuvers by OBJ, his pardon was counter maneuver by Jonathan,

Am I saying Alams did not loot?
He surely did, just like OBJ!

noblezone:
Alamaesiegha's conviction was not as a result of his loots.
Just like Joshua Dariye, they are were political enemies of the OBJ government.
Did Alams loot more than the likes of ODILI?

Alams travail was pure political maneuvers by OBJ, his pardon was counter maneuver by Jonathan,

Am I saying Alams did not loot?
He surely did, just like OBJ!

Bros it seems you didn't get my point. Why did GEJ granted a state pardon to Alarms. If you say it is political then other govts to come will also grant state pardon to their own people hence rubbishing the war against corruption. Just understand me please.