APC chieftain, Olawepo-Hashim warns parties on corrupt politicians in 2023

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Wednesday warned political parties fielding politicians with corruption cases in 2023.

Olawepo-Hashim, who made the call in a paper presentation at a public lecture in Abuja, said stopping corrupt politicians from taking part in the 2023 general elections was the right step in the fight against corruption in the country.

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He said politicians with corruption cases hanging on their neck must be prevented from standing for elections by the various political parties.”

He also called for a constitutional amendment to ensure that elected public officers at the federal and state levels publicly declare their assets upon election to public office.

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