Sentences with phrase «also fight corruption»

Senator Brad Hoylman, a Democrat from Manhattan, said that the package «really will create fundamental change and root out corruption,» and paused to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his promises to also fight corruption this year.

It could be argued that a free media would be able to also fight corruption as media profits from the revelation of corruption.

Not exact matches

The scary truth is that Akufo Addo who is the proponent of the current fake anti-graft fight is also corrupt and his administration is built on corruption.

In recent weeks also, there have been strong voices raised against the lackluster strategy in corruption fight in Nigeria with the most formidable of the voices coming from the Transparency International -LCB- TI).

«Also obvious to Nigerians now is the use of the fight against corruption as means of settling scores with perceived enemies as is the case with key PDP leaders including its Spokesman, an action that is ostensibly aimed at silencing the opposition from looking in and exposing the incompetence, and the double standard of the administration.

The NPP also contended that, President Mahama's integrity had been compromised thus he lacked the moral authority to fight corruption.

«Fighting against corruption is also a fight to protect our hard earned tax dollars from corrupt politicians who are more concerned with personally profiting from their office.

Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Benito Romano said, «Attorney General Schneiderman understands that New Yorkers not only need stronger enforcement tools for fighting corruption, but also systemic reforms that make public service more transparent and ethical, allowing honest, hard - working public servants to thrive.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has not only taken possession of the files from the corruption - fighting Moreland Commission that Cuomo recently closed down as part of a budget deal, but has also publicly floated the possibility of investigating the governor's alleged meddling in its investigations.

Dr. Yakassai, who also chairs the Northern Elders» Council, speaking with Vanguard in Abuja said any fight against corruption must be holistic rather than being centred on just an individual.

If they have typically been considered places of lawlessness, they have also provided havens for those who took up the cause of justice and fought the law's corruption.

The Sultan also expressed the willingness of the traditional rulers to continue to partner with the government in the fight against corruption and other social vices in the country.

«SERAP also believes the recommended approach would help to address the growing public suspicion and pessimism about your government's ability to fight high - level official corruption to a standstill, and to avoid any collateral consequences.

But it is also instructive for us to know that corruption will begin to fight back with renewed vigor to stop the march of the masses.

«Nigeria's commitment to global peace, security and development will also be reaffirmed and where necessary, the need for increased international cooperation in the fight against corruption.

He also challenged President Akufo - Addo to show true commitment to the fight against corruption by prosecuting corrupt members of his own government.

President Buhari also reiterated «Nigeria's abiding commitment to the fight against corruption today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.»

«Also, the international community, especially the United States, United Kingdom and the United Nations should caution the President against actions capable of bringing down institutions of government under the guise of fighting corruption.»

In his response, Nana Akufo - Addo said he will fight corruption but also provide good leadership for the people of Ghana.

«We also feel the governor failed to live up to his campaign promises of fighting corruption.

Osinbajo was also quoted as saying that the fight against corruption in the country was not based on ethnic, hasty or premeditated grounds.

NASoW while condemning various deviant behaviors across the country also reiterated its commitment in supporting the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in his fight against corruption.

Bharara is also searching for a nonprofit to lead, preferably one focused on fighting corruption, the source added.

Let those who oppose the fight against corruption in the NDC and who also dislike probity and accountability which I stand for with former President Rawlings do their worst.

Such bold initiative would also improve public confidence in the fight against corruption.»

We must not only effect profound changes in our fight against corruption, but must also overcome the more or less open resistance from individuals or organised interests who make gains from this evil status quo.

The APC National Chairman also highlighted successes the administration has recorded in the area of infrastructure and the fight against corruption.

Governor Fayose, who maintained his support for a genuine fight against corruption, challenged the EFCC to also act on petitions submitted to it against All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains and President Buhari's election sponsors.

The president also reiterated his commitment to fight corruption which has resulted to the loss of $ 4 billion dollars.

Malami said Buhari was also worried that «the assets gathered overtime by the agencies of government and that are responsible for the fight against corruption are scattered all over the place.

The list includes Skelos» No. 2 — Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous, who is in Florida recovering from surgery related to his fight with terminal cancer, and is also battling in a corruption case of his own.

Cuomo has also started to emphasize independent oversight at the state Board of Elections as a means to fighting corruption.

Also, a Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, described the APC's short list of names of alleged looters as an «anticlimax» after about three years of talking about fighting corruption and looting of public funds.

Haters of truth and sentimentalists will call for Oshekomes head, byt will foolishly turn blind eyes to the fact that he have outlaid a child who depends on the father or relative being the invigilator to pass exams will always fail the exam on the day his father or relation is not in the exams hall, that is the case of the EFCC and the FGN, they relied on the judiciary to help them rubbish their opposition or faces they do not like, and have always lost cases because their candidates in the judiciary were not assigned their cases and that is the same head of EFCC Magu that the president keep nominating for confirmation, even when reports indicted him, this recent looses have to confirm to doubting Thomas that Magu is just the best because he can do the dirty work for the APC and Buhari, not because he is the best in corruption fight, I wish there is a listening and discerning government in place back there in Nigeria, they would have known that there is a vacuum as far as EFCC is concerned and use the time to shop for a head that will deliver, it also confirms the fact that the «So called fight against corruption» Is a BIG lie and propaganda, just a wipe to flog opposition into their line, shame on the clapping members and the O yes members who will never hear any criticisms concerning Buhari or anything he does good or bad, bitter or sweet dem go swallow like that shaaaaa.

«Let me also use this opportunity to reaffirm that we will not relent in the fight against corruption and we will ensure that all appropriate and legal measures are deplored to root out this malaise,» the President promised.

The case also exposed many deficiencies in the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, a body that Cuomo touted in 2011 as an historic step toward fighting corruption.

The governor, who spoke while addressing PDP members, also accused the ruling party of being partial in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.

«EFCC has an enormous task in the fight against corruption, and NAPTIP is also a stakeholder in the fight, so we also need your assistance and collaboration,» he said.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Rave FM, Femi Adefila: «The choice of the topic is particularly instructive because majority of Nigerians agree that corruption is one of the country's biggest impediments to development and also in view of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari's avowed commitment to fighting the scourge headlong.»

«The greatest violation against human right is crime against the society and the humanity but everybody has a duty and responsibility to fight corruption and I also has a responsibility.

So, even when the President is fighting corruption, he also has to look inwards to know if the people around him are corrupt.

Yet, the success of President Muhammadu Buhari's proclaimed fight against corruption hinges not only on his «integrity record» or members of his cabinet but also the collective involvement of all branches of government, in particular the National Assembly and the judiciary.

He also said since the administration had assured Nigerians that there would be no sacred cow in the fight against corruption, Buratai should step down and allow a full scale scale investigation by the Arms Procurement Panel and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Speaking further, Alli also accused the President of fighting a selective war against corruption, considering the number of accused corrupt politicians who are in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and still roaming about the country without being prosecuted.

He also commended the President for his «bold» choice, acknowledging that the appointment was an indication of his commitment towards fighting corruption.

The President of the National House of Chiefs also commended government for other initiatives such as the industrialization policy and the fight against corruption and environmental degradation.

I also want to continue to fight for much - needed reforms, to end the corruption that has plagued Albany, so people can have faith in their state government again.»

«She also wishes to commend the whistle - blower policy introduced by the Federal Government in the fight against corruption which policy has resulted in large scale uncovering and recovery of monies and assets.

This was just as he also described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as the pivot on which the fight against corruption in Nigeria rests.

«I think those who make that suggestion obviously want to trivialise a very important programme of the government, a very important fight against corruption and also the strong effort to recover huge sums of money that have been stolen from Nigeria.»