Sentences with phrase «who fought corruption»

Her canvases often revisit radical historical figures, such as Marie Curie and the activist nun Hildegard von Bingen, who fought corruption in the Catholic Church in the 13th century.

He says he wants to be entered into the records as the Nigerian president who fought corruption to a standstill.

Not exact matches

Catholic bishops, among other religious leaders, see Buhari as «a man of integrity and decency who can fight corruption and Boko Haram,» John Bakeni, secretary of the Catholic diocese in Maiduguri, told RNS.

I only fear that they will not fall on Blatter who will position himself as the champion of corruption - fighting.

Against this backdrop, the VP, going by what the masses are saying, has made himself the symbolic «pulpit» that expressed the silent fears of Nigerians who in recent times lampooned the purported corruption fight as more of a well said than a well - done affair.

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.

He has given cash to Republicans, too, including former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, who is still fighting his conviction on federal corruption charges.

An extra wrinkle in connection with this video: Alequin used to work for the man Espada ousted in the 2008 primary, former Sen. Efrain Gonzalez (who has himself been convicted on corruption charges), and is embroiled in a legal fight with Espada's son, Alejandro, who is accused of pushing the elderly blogger and breaking his camera during a campaign rally.

«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.

The Gender Minister, Otiko Djaba and the Northern regional chairman of the NPP, Daniel Bugri Naabu, openly accused each other of corruption and insubordination, and as usual the president, who promised Ghanaians to fight corruption, is dead silent on it.

Joshua Lafazan, who in 2012 became the youngest public office holder in state history when he was elected at 18 to the Syosset school board, kicked off his campaign for the Nassau Legislature, vowing to bring young energy to fight political corruption and restore the county's fiscal integrity.

Curran criticized the GOP administration of County Executive Edward Mangano — who is not seeking re-election and is fighting federal corruption charges — for poor oversight of county contracts and wasteful spending on patronage jobs.

And Cuomo, who still hasn't told the public about what he knew of Silver's and Skelos» illegal activities as he shuttered the doors on the corruption - fighting Moreland Commission, is clearly the runner - up as Loser of the Year — with talk increasing that he'll face a challenge in the Democratic primary should he seek re-election in 2018.

The reason, he believes, is that fighting corruption is less important to Cuomo than other initiatives he appears to more readily spend his political capital on, like same - sex marriage and a $ 15 minimum wage — among signature accomplishments that Cuomo highlighted by having dozens of guests who benefitted from the laws.

Mangano, who is fighting federal corruption charges and is not seeking re-election, said Myrill served the county «in a highly skilled fashion.

Those past leaders who claimed to be fighting corruption were only accumulating wealth.

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.

The administration of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, who is not expected to seek re-election as he fights federal corruption charges, has moved more than 40 politically appointed employees into competitive union positions that will protect them from being fired when a new county executive takes office in January.

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.

«It therefore came as a shock to our teeming supporters, NEC and the National Council of Elders to read in the dailies... a statement from one Mr. Nana Yaw Osei who described himself as the spokesperson of the National Chairman of the NPP, Mr. Paul Afoko, about fighting corruption at all levels in the party.

Mangano, who is fighting federal corruption charges, wasn't made available for an interview.

A spokesman for Buhari, who won elections last year vowing to fight corruption, said he was deeply «shocked and embarrassed» by the comments, which he assumed must refer to problems in Nigeria that pre-dated his presidency.

«I've spent my career fighting corruption in politics and championing the needs of the South Shore, and I need a partner in the Assembly who will do the same,» said Kaminsky.

The charges and decision to leave office abruptly end nearly 16 years in office for Spota, who came into office promising to fight corruption and political prosecution.

And please don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying we shouldn't check corruption, but if we come to office and to power — I've been preaching for 40 years in this country and I've seen governments come and go, from CPP, my father's government, and NDC and NPP, they are here, I've seen them over the 40 years — and this thing where we come into office with vindictiveness and bitterness because of the way we've been mishandled and mistreated, and we target people to go after them, settle scores, I pray that during the reign of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, because of the fight and the betrayals and the suffering and the pain he went through to become president, he will not allow his presidency to be used by people who have problems with others and their opponents to settle scores, but that during his watch and his reign, that vicious cycle would be broken in the name of Jesus; that every Ghanaian, irrespective of your political party, if you're doing the right thing, you'll prosper», the founder of Action Chapel International (ACI) told his congregation on Sunday, 22 April.

He said, `' I am worried that we have a president who wants to fight corruption yet some individuals are frustrating that fight.

I would equally expect to hear how his sacking of anyone who raises issue with corruption in the NPP as was done to Afoko, Agyepong, Crabbe and the recent Finance Administrator, positions him as someone we can trust to fight corruption as president.

Speaking to Starr News on Thursday, Justice Short noted «it is extremely important that there should be unity in the camp of all of us who are fighting to confront corruption.»

The governor, who reiterated his support for the fight against corruption, however, dismissed the $ 2.1 billion arms deal as a scam, noting that «all they are just doing is to brandish figures to deceive Nigerians and demonized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those opposed to his dictatorship in the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Interestingly, most New Yorkers — 51 percent — think the AG's office is plenty powerful when it comes to fighting Albany corruption, which runs counter to the positions of several of the candidates, who say the office needs to be beefed up so they can adequately go after bad lawmakers.

«The spotlight is therefore on the President, as Head of State to walk His talk of fighting corruption and demonstrate to all Ghanaians, His unalloyed commitment to fight corruption irrespective of who is involved,» he said.

«As a man of proven integrity, who is in the forefront of supporting Mr. President's fight against corruption, the DG sought the support of anti-corruption agencies such as the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission in fighting corruption in Information Technology procurements in Federal Government's Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.»

«This is a leader who came into office with the promise to fight insurgency and corruption as well as guaranteeing economic prosperity.

Mr. Ayariga who is making a second attempt to become President of Ghana was emphatic that one key way of fighting corruption was through job creation and youth empowerment.

On March 7, 2015 when he was sworn in as the substantive CJN by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo who then was acting as president, Onnoghen renewed his promise to fight corruption in the judiciary.

«How can Ghanaians expect a Vice President, John Mahama, who was investigated by his boss, President John Atta Mills, over allegations of corruption, be expected to have the moral authority and desire to fight corruption when he is now the boss?

The appointments include four holdovers from the administration of former County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican who did not seek a third term as he fights federal corruption charges.

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.

Mangano, a Republican who is fighting federal corruption charges, missed Tuesday's deadline to submit at least 1,500 signatures to qualify as a new or unestablished minor party candidate in the general election, according to the county Board of Elections.

«We should be dwelling on whether or not there is a strong commitment on the part of all of us as country to fight the canker of corruption, not about individuals who we think will work the magic.

«The best people to fight corruption are the ones who have already done it.»

Mangano, who is fighting federal corruption charges, was questioned about his hiring of Herberth Flores in 2010.

You saw that with communities of people who were opposed to fracking and you've seen that around people standing up to fight 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.

«It is extremely insensitive and, in fact, inhumane for Falana and his sponsors to level false accusations against someone like Dr Okonjo - Iweala who went through this kind of searing personal ordeal for her principled fight against corruption.

Ghana Daily wants committed leaders who can fight corruption, smash smuggling rings and raise revenue to finance development projects.

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.

Mr Iddrisu who is the member of parliament for Tamale South rejected assertion by opponents that the John Mahama - led NDC manifesto failed to touch on how it is going to fight corruption.

One of the student leaders who spoke with newsmen at the rally, Oladimeji Adebayo, said students from various institutions joined the protest in solidarity with the government and governor of Ekiti State stressing that as much as the students do not support corruption, the fight against the scourge should not be selective.

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.