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The Role Of The Churches In Combatting Corruption Among Political Leaders
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In
Nigeria, bribery and corruption are hydra-headed twins that have eaten
deep into the fabrics of the society. Starting from the colonial era of
Nigeria, bribery and corruption have made steady and seemingly
unstoppable progress up to the present. Whether during the colonial era,
or when Nigeria gained her independence in 1960 or for the long years
of military rule, bribery and corruption have become a recurring decimal
(Achunike, 2006: 162). Chuta (2004: 17, 39) traced the problem of
corruption from the pre-colonial to the colonial and self¬government
era. He further traced corruption to the First Republic (1960-1966) down
to the different stages of military era, even to the second and third
republics. In all these cases, Chuta stood on the assertion that
majority of Nigerian’s have been corrupt. Ugwu (2002: 16) traced
corruption to colonial period when he posited that:It has been argued
that the major roots of corruption were sown during the colonial period
when a lot of structures were created for the purpose of administration.
The pro-colonial society knew little or nothing about corruption but
soon after Nigeria’s independence in 1960 and shortly afterwards in 1963
after Nigeria had become a republic, there grew in galloping
proportions corruption in every sphere of human life.
Kalu (2007: 2)
posited that the under privileged are the victims of corruption while
the ruling class hypocritically engaged in the condemnation of acts that
benefit its fold. Over the years, the vast majority of Nigerians have
learned
and experimented on bribery and corruption. Corruption therefore,
seemed to have become part of the daily life of Nigerians. This is so
because the situation most Nigerians find themselves today makes
corruption easy and it is only when good and responsible governance
prevails that corruption will recede. Not many Nigerians think that hard
work pays. Equally not many think that honesty is worth trying
(Achunike, 2006: 163). Madu (2003: 1) opined that hardwork has been
scarified at the altar of easy ways of making money like 419, ritual
murders and corruption in its different ramifications. That materialism
has gone deep into the psyche of people that spiritual values are
de-emphasized, as even, one can discern from the prosperity sermons of
many of the anointed men of God and their materialistic life-styles.
Meanwhile, twenty-two years ago Achebe (1983:1) observed that: The
trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely, a failure of leadership.
There is nothing basically wrong with the Nigerian land and climate or
water or air or anything else. The Nigerian problems are the
unwillingness or inability of its leaders to rise up to the
responsibility, or the challenge of personal example, which are
hallmarks of true leadership.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The rate at which corruption spread among political leaders in Anambra state has frayed nerves and subjected the people to fear and trepidation. Avarice, greed and the get-rich quick syndrome have been identified as major causative factors. Hence the topic, “The role of the Churches in combating Corruption among Political leaders in Anambra State, Nigeria. The methods of data collection for the study include both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were obtained through oral interv ... Continue reading---
