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APC Lawmaker, Ndume Pushes For ‘Unexplained Wealth Act’ To Punish Politicians Flaunting Wealth To Buy Positions

Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South has said some politicians need to be investigated…

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Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South has said some politicians need to be investigated and confiscated over display of unusual wealth to acquire political positions.

VerseNews Nigeria reports that Ndune who spoke on ‘Channels TV’ noted that some politicians have already started buying political positions ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker recommends for ‘Unexplained Wealth Act’ to deal with corrupt politicians with suspicious wealth.

Ndume said: “There should be Unexplained Wealth Act so that if you display wealth that is not in tandem with your income, you should be investigated and (the wealth) confiscated and, if it is extensive, you should be prosecuted.

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“Now, you can see what is happening. They are trying to buy the position. The position in the leadership of this country is becoming those that belong to kleptocrats and plutocrats. Democracy is no longer there.”

“They are buying it already. Didn’t you hear about the accusation that they are sharing money?

“And I was even thinking in the last election, if I had more money, I would have won. I don’t have money.”

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