Should FG Introduce Death Penalty For Corruption?
Mr. Kehinde Eleja (A Senior Advocate of Nigeria) There is no doubt that corruption is a very heinous crime which is largely responsible for most of the problems confronting Nigeria today. From that perspective, it should attract most serious sanctions under our laws. But looking at the global trend, efforts now seem to be shifting away from death even for offences that had been punished with the death sentence in the past. Therefore, I do not think that it is right to make corruption punishable with death. I think the problem is not with the punishment prescribed, rather, it is the attitude of those who are in charge in terms of being able to do thorough investigation, prosecute properly and ensure that justice is done to all parties, especially the offenders. This is to ensure that at the end of the day somebody does not walk away with state resources without any sanction. Rather than focus attention on whether or not the law should be a
