Sentences with phrase «issue of corruption»

It's now clear that the real issue of corruption in politics is the influence of lobbyists, who have been found paying huge amounts of money to political parties.

He said many people have accused him of not speaking on issues of corruption since he became president but insisted that the government must gather enough evidence on alleged corruption cases before pressing charges.

Speaking at the NDC's manifesto launch at the Sunyani Coronation Park in the Brong Ahafo Region on Saturday, the Tamale South MP disagreed with critics who say President Mahama lacked the courage to address issues of corruption when he presented highlights of the manifesto.

It relies upon 13 expert data sources, including assessments from the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the World Economic Forum, to determine levels of bribery, diversion of public funds, use of public office for private gain and other issues of corruption.

The Office of Congressional Ethics was formed in 2008 as a bipartisan measure after three members of Congress where convicted and served jail time for issues of corruption.

For this reason, he would establish an Office of Special Prosecutor to deal with «the toxic issue of corruption» within the first six months of his administration if he wins this year's election, adding a successful Ghana, can only be built on the basis of good governance, underpinned by efficient and honest public services.

He explained that the 80 percent rating was «because of the few issues of corruption that came up, and the way they were dealt with.

He added that if voted in power, the era of treating issue of corruption with kid gloves will be over, noting that all moribund national institutions will be revisited, revamped and brought back to life.

Spota's actions forced me to seek assistance from the U.S. attorney's office to address the wider issue of corruption in the DA's office.

Mr Antwi - Boasiako assured Ghanaians the Minerals Commission will follow due process in issuing licenses to companies to mine the mineral, emphasizing it will consider electronic applications from interested investors to avoid issues of corruption.

«We have decided that we want to take the politics out of it [the fight against corruption], so that the screams of witch - hunting and others will not arise, by establishing an office of a special prosecutor or somebody who will be independent of the executive and whose remit will be to investigate and tackle issues of corruption.»

«Whatever happens in Albany will occur in the wake of what the US Attorney is doing on the core issues of corruption in Albany like [legislators serving] two masters and personal enrichment.»

He said Government must prioritize issues of corruption and ensure a vigorous fight against the menace if positive results are to be seen.

The creation of the Special Prosecutor office is to enable the government deal with issues of corruption, especially among state officials.

The issue of corruption will also be front and centre of the PQ campaign.

In a statement, Cox said the buck should stop with the governor on the issue of corruption in state government.

Mr Mahama complained that his appointees are always attacked on social media by anonymous accounts on social media, especially when issues of corruption are topical.

Not surprised you don't want to discuss the issue of your corruption and how you're very much like Joe Percoco.

It's possible, though not certain, he said, the trials might «inject the issue of corruption» into the 2018 elections and force politicians to «stake out more concrete positions on what should be done to address the problem.»

I request you go back and study critically Nana Akufo - Addo Dankwa's posts for or five times aired in the social media ON THIS ISSUE OF CORRUPTION CALLING.

Who in his right senses will believe a loan story by Kojo Graham which has been paid in full as an issue of Corruption?

At a press conference in Accra on Monday, the party said «the Senchi Consensus failed to address the issue of corruption as a bane of the country».

«It's introducing this issue of corruption, of Albany being a caldron of corruption, into the trial,» Mr. Molo said.

New York Republican consultants want to borrow a page from new Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's campaign playbook by focusing relentlessly on the issue of corruption when challenging Gov. Cuomo this year.

Fellow Ghanaians it is instructive to note that the discussions at Senchi apparently did not reach any consensus on one of the most important issues bedeviling our economy: the issue of corruption.

Now to the issue of corruption, the very core fibre of the Ghanaian society is polluted with corruption and politics is perceived by most government appointees as the easiest and fastest way to amass wealth for themselves.

So the president would do himself a lot of good if he desists from making such comments when it comes to the issue of corruption.»

Justice DF Annan did same when he did not accept a motion when it came to the issue of the corruption allegations against former president Rawlings.

«We strongly believe that our expertise would assist the members of the committee in developing a fuller understanding of the issues presented; conversely, excluding testimony from our groups will prevent the committee from receiving a well - rounded, full airing of views on the issues of corruption and campaign finance reform.»

We already know the governor is going to be addressing the issue of corruption in Albany following a very bad year that saw the conviction of not one, but two former legislative leaders.

Consultants discussed borrowing a page from the playbook of new Nassau County Executive Laura Curran by focusing relentlessly on the issue of corruption.

It is only obvious that any serious government must take the issue of corruption seriously.

All the candidates have vowed to address the issues of corruption and accountability.

New York Republican consultants want to borrow a page from new Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's campaign playbook by focusing relentlessly on the issue of corruption when challenging Cuomo this year.

It takes virtually no effort however to discern that the self - righteous posture of the NPP on the issue of corruption is at odds with their conduct in government.

But the Republican candidate, who faces Democrat Yuh - Line Niou, running on the Working Families Party line, in an April 19 special election, has been pounding away at the issue of corruption in the Legislature.

He complained that his appointees are always attacked on social media by anonymous account holders on social media, especially when issues of corruption are topical.

But so far, there has been virtual silence on the issue of corruption from New York's political elite.

Within months, those careers imploded and the issue of corruption moved to the policy front burner in Albany.

He said, «Beginning with the issue of corruption in this discussion is critical in line with the APC / President Buhari's «Change Agenda» and «hype in corruption chase» which has left sour taste given the dishonesty and charade that has characterized the actions of this Government so far.

«The NPP presented a more people friendly policies... and at that time the NDC was so unattractive and still unattractive to up thinking and moral upright people because of the issue of corruption, they way and manner the government was run, the way and manner they didn't care about the plight of the people moved me closer to the NPP than it should have taken to the NDC,» he added.

The President of KOSSA however is hopeful that issues of corruption will be a thing of the past under the current health minister.

In a recent media interview, the governor stated that addressing the issue of corruption in state government is a top priority, «The top of my agenda is going to be ethics reform,» he said.

Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor, called today for an open debate with his gubernatorial opponents on the issue of corruption.

The CDD Director, Idayat Hassan, said President Muhammadu Buhari had spent 881 days in power and yet issues of corruption and insecurity were still rife in the country, adding that his administration is still under - performing in securing the nation.