Sentences with phrase «with issues of corruption»

Perhaps, the most far - reaching measure Nana Addo plans to institute in his fight against corruption is his vow to create a special, independent Public Prosecutor's Office to deal with issues of corruption when they come up.

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.

Not exact matches

The African nation of Zambia, for instance, has only enough food available to provide its population with 1,870 calories on average, per day, according to a striking global map in the October issue of National Geographic — and in truth, in much of the world, such calorie counts offer an inflated view of what's actually accessible to most citizens, due to widespread poverty, civil unrest, natural disasters, corruption, government mismanagement, food - distribution failures, and other issues.

Military politics The Edmonton Journal «s Graham Thomson recaps Foreign Affairs Minister David Emerson's whirlwind tour of Afghanistan, noting his comments on the security situation, corruption and other issues mirrored the trip itself: «low - key, cautious and short,» not to mention, in contrast with his predecessor, «gaffe - free.»

In China, we have seen how rigid compliance with regime orthodoxy has led to political and policy disasters, whether during the Cultural Revolution and Tiananmen, or on contemporary issues of environment, national minorities, and corruption, many of which still can not be discussed openly.

This reminds me of the way the church deals with critical issues today such as women's rights, racism, sexual abuse, sexuality and gender, same - sex marriage, corruption among its leaders, and so on.

as a christian, i agree that i'm tired of the anti-gay anti-choice rhetoric that ties together religion and politics and paints us «religious» folk with one colour... it's time we start moving on to issues we can solve politically, like providing for the poor and reducing corporate corruption

Oliver's take down of issues often ignored by news outlets — like prescription drug addiction and pay day lending — exposed corruption and injustice with 30 - minutes investigations that were as informative as they were funny.

A converted church in a corrupt civilization withdraws to its upper rooms, into monasteries and conventicles; it issues forth from these in the aggressive evangelism of apostles, monks and friars, circuit riders and missionaries; it relaxes its rigorism as it discerns signs of repentance and faith; it enters into inevitable alliance with converted emperors and governors, philosophers and artists, merchants and entrepreneurs, and begins to live at peace in the culture they produce under the stimulus of their faith; when faith loses its force, as generation follows generation, discipline is relaxed, repentance grows formal, corruption enters with idolatry, and the church, tied to the culture which it sponsored, suffers corruption with it.

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

Since announcing her run for Congress, Maggie Brooks has been saddled with an ongoing corruption investigation that includes questions regarding Brooks» husband and the possible misuse of $ 224 million dollars in taxpayer money, and has been dogged by her unwillingness to address the issues, ineffective leadership, and her record of increasing County taxes, fees and debt.

So long as he remains the obstacle I know you will have no issue with me labeling Flanagan the single most stalwart supporter of continued corruption in NY State!

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.

Jury deliberations in the corruption trial of former top Cuomo aide Joe Percoco appeared to have run aground on their fourth day, as three jurors issued notes asking to be excused from the case, with one expressing concern about the storm expected to slam the New York City metro area; and another saying that she has sick children.

But with voters focused on the issue of public corruption, after indictments of key officials including County Executive Edward Mangano, the candidates have said less than usual about the central issue in past campaigns: How to cut high county property taxes.

«Even, at the end of the day, if there is no conviction here [Cuomo] is going to have to deal with a continued focus on public integrity and corruption issues.»

«I think the governor has been very clear that we are at a time when more needs to be done to deal with the issue of ethics and integrity and corruption in our society and government at all levels,» DiNapoli said.

Like Magu the senior Lawyer was given till Tuesday February 20, 2018 to furnish the Office of the AGF in writing detail of who engaged or issued him with authority to file the corruption charges.

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.

«The issue with term limits which I feel very strongly about — Albany, I mean if this is a surprise to anyone, it's been a cesspool of corruption,» Astorino said in the interview.

Many legislators and advocates disagreed with Cuomo's assessment that the new bill required emergency action, saying that super PACs were not an issue in the major corruption convictions of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and other recently disgraced legislators.

Cuomo over the course of the legislative session had been pressured by good government reformers to address broader issues with corruption in Albany.

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.

A source tells the NY Post's Fred Dicker that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara issued a «blunt» and «direct» warning to Cuomo's independent investigator, Bart Schwartz, not to interfere with the federal corruption probe involving the Buffalo Billion project, related state contracts and two longtime friends of the governor.

Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement issued in Ado - Ekiti on Thursday that Governor Fayose advised President Buhari to tackle the collapsed economy of the country headlong instead of going from one country to another, casting aspersion on Nigerians with his sing - song of fighting corruption.

Other lawmakers have raised issued with the original amendment's wording as well, saying it could impact officials convicted of crimes other than corruption.

«We desire free exchange of information between the government and the international community on combating corruption and so ask the government to establish a single point of contact, someone who is authorised to engage with us specifically on these issues but also empowered to carry out significant change.»

He also took issue with what he described as the challenge with corruption and good governance, saying: «It is politicised, denying us of the opportunity to dispassionately dissect, analyse and find solutions to it.»

Speaking on the issue in an interview with The Cable, Senator Dino Melaye, APC, Kogi West, described Obasanjo's letters as misplaced anger and accused him of introducing corruption into the National Assembly while pursuing a third term ambition.

«With the unfortunate rise in corruption in New York and the resulting withering public trust in our political process, it is so important that we educate voters on where candidates stand on good government issues,» said Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union.

Anas has over the years been at the forefront of uncovering rot across the world, particularly in Africa with primary focus on issues of human abuses and corruption.

The NPP flagbearer appeared to have thought through the issue of corruption and how it is undermining the country's development, thoroughly, as he outlined his approaches to dealing with the problem.

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.

The Special Prosecutor's office is expected to be independent of the Executive, which observers believe will allow it to adequately deal with corruption - related issues which have plagued governance.

That short list includes issues with a deadline, including the extension of mayoral control of New York City's schools, as well as matters that might be described as politically necessary in this election year, including the need to deliver to the governor's desk at least one piece of legislation addressing official corruption.

The signature issue of state Assemblyman Dan Stec (R - Queensbury) finally saw some traction with an agreement that will strip legislators convicted of corruption of their taxpayer - funded pensions earned during public service.

He said the fight against corruption has been taken to a whole new level by his government and accused his political opponents of playing propaganda with the issue.

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.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara delivered a keynote address yesterday before some of the city's top politicians, where he was presented with City & State's «Newsmaker of the Decade» award and praised the media for putting issues in the spotlight — like the Buffalo Billion corruption case he brought last week involving some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's aides.

A potential raise for New York state lawmakers has become a campaign issue in this fall's elections, with many challengers saying lawmakers don't deserve more money following a wave of corruption arrests.

The former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki has appeared before Federal High Court in Abuja in line with the subpoena issued to him by the court to give evidence in the trial of former National Publicity Secretary of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Mer Olisah Metuh on N400 million corruption charges.

The Senator, who doubles as chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), stated that the issue that led to his being arrested, detained and arraigned in the court by EFCC had nothing to do with fraud and corruption.

«With three weeks to go in the legislative session, ethics, fighting corruption is still the number one issue for voters,» said Siena spokesman Steve Greenberg, who noted that 96 percent of New Yorkers continue to say that passing anti-corruption legislation is important.

The Special Prosecutor's office is expected to be independent of the Executive, which observers believe will allow it to deal with corruption - related issues which have plagued governance adequately.

When operational, it is hoped the Special Prosecutor's office will be independent of the Executive, which observers believe will allow it to adequately deal with corruption - related issues that have plagued past governments.

But now that he is ill and out of the country for treatment, political jobbers have turned the issue to unnecessary distraction and political issues instead of assisting in continuing with the fight against corruption so that we can salvage the country.

When operational, the Special Prosecutor's office will be independent of the Executive, which observers believe will allow it to adequately deal with corruption - related issues which have plagued past governments.

Observers have noted that the seeming independence of the Special Prosecutor's office will adequately deal with corruption - related issues which have plagued past governments.

District Attorney Thomas Spota said a 16 - month investigation by the Government Corruption Bureau «revealed serious issues with regard to fundraising and the manner in which it was conducted, including the use of public resources.»

«The government is focused on solving the many major issues our country faces in the areas of the economy, corruption and security; yet, almost every week, the Presidency has to also deal with the distractions which do nothing but distract from the task of government,» he said.