A report, by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) regarding Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu has attracted a range of different reactions from Nigerians on social media.
According to the reports, Bola Tinubu earned the infamous distinction of topping the 2024 list of the world’s most corrupt and criminally-entrenched leaders.
This ignoble recognition was bestowed upon the Nigerian leader, by the OCCRP which annually invites citizens worldwide to nominate individuals whose actions have propelled corruption and exacerbated global poverty.
TheNewsGuru reports that the OCCRP, which encomprises a network of investigative journalists and activists, revealed that Tinubu secured the third spot in the rankings following a vote by participants.
Kenyan President William Ruto led the poll, with former Indonesian President Joko Widodo in second place. However, the ultimate “Person of the Year” honor was awarded to Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader, who has been accused of plundering his country’s wealth before fleeing to Russia in early December.
The OCCRP explained that public outrage and a keen interest in exposing corruption were key factors in their decisions.
Tinubu, 72, earned his place atop the list due to his longstanding role in fostering systemic corruption in Nigeria. Before becoming president in May 2023, he governed Lagos State for eight years, amassing considerable wealth during that period and allegedly creating networks of influence for his family
How Nigerians reacted:
yes_i_am_winnie wrote: Someone that’s meant to be number 1 .. this was clearly rigged! When was the election? I didn’t vote
ogwutum_ib wrote: He even rigged his way to num 3rd
saintgysko wrote: “Reno go soon defend him. Minister of defense.”
pillarjnr wrote: “Yoruba people will still vote for him in 2027.”
erm_eye wrote: “Lies, it’s not possible, the election was rigged, he is supposed to come first. How can they insult our President with 3rd position? He is supposed to be 1st or even before 1st!”
original_patrick_01 wrote: “It’s a lie, he is supposed to be number.”
obd_logistic wrote: “This will make me love and vote him more ,No bullies from the east to the north east will stop him . Through ur propaganda and lies he will still beat u all and tinubu till 2031 . This country belongs to everyone.”