HOW TO CURB THE DESPERATION TO ENTER PUBLIC OFFICE IN NIGERIA (Part 2)

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HOW TO CURB THE DESPERATION TO ENTER PUBLIC OFFICE IN NIGERIA (Part 2) 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

POLICY FORMULATION TO CURB THE DESPERATION TO ENTER PUBLIC OFFICE.

   As a long term strategy God's people have to put in place policies to forestall the reoccurrence of bad governance in Nigeria.

  Here’s a policy and scriptural framework for stopping desperation for political office and ensuring financial accountability:

1. STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE (Multiple Signatories & Finance Committee)

Policy:

+Create a Finance Committee at state and local government levels.

+Withdrawals must require the signatures of Governor/Chairman + 2 other independent officials before banks honor transactions. The Bible says in 

Proverbs 11:14 (AMP) – “Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall, but in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.”

Also in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one… for if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion.”

This supports shared responsibility and checks & balances.

2. TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Policy:

Publish monthly income and expenditure reports online and on notice boards.

Allow  chief security officers (CSOs) and the media to monitor accounts.

  The Bible says in Ephesians 5:11 (AMP) – “Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character].”

Also in Luke 8:17 – “For there is nothing hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come out into the open.”

   This reinforces openness and public accountability.

3. TECHNOLOGY-BASED FINANCIAL CONTROLS

Policy:

+Implement TSA for states and LGAs.

+ Use digital approval platforms and audit trails for payments.

The Bible says in Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision and engrave it plainly… so that the one who reads it will run.”

This calls for clear, traceable documentation to prevent corruption.

4. LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS

Policy:

+ Make unilateral withdrawal of funds a criminal offense.

+ Strengthen Auditor-General and anti-corruption agencies for real-time audits. 

The Bible says Isaiah 10:1-2 – “Woe to those [judges] who issue evil statutes and to those [magistrates] who constantly record unjust and oppressive decisions.”

This condemns unjust governance and enforces righteous law.

5. REDUCE DESPERATION FOR OFFICE

Policy:

+ Peg salaries of politicians to civil service scale.

+ Remove unchecked security votes.

+ Promote service-oriented leadership through civic education. 

The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:9-10 – “But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich… fall into temptation and a trap…” 

Also in Mark 10:43-44 – “Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant.”

This addresses greed and promotes servant leadership.

These policies have to be presented before God and prayers made over them daily for them  to succeed . 

In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to preach against corruption 

PRAYER; Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation 

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