Agency Quote by Wole Soyinka
“As a president, you've got to show some example. I am disturbed for instance when I read that a candidate said, 'I will not probe anybody or something like that'. You don't fight corruption by sweeping everything under the carpet, you don't. You just say, am going to allow the law take its course; I am going to empower the agencies which has been set up for such specific purpose of stemming the corrupt out flow of resources from this nation and don't even talk to me about corruption beyond saying you going to strengthen existing institutions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti-Corruption Address, 2000
A president must lead by example, confronting corruption openly rather than ignoring it, and empower institutions to act.
In simple terms: Leaders should fight corruption directly and strengthen institutions.
Key Takeaway
Enforce accountability and empower agencies.
Themes
leadership
integrity
governance
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government policy
- public administration
- corporate compliance
- NGO advocacy
Key Concepts
Rule of law
institutional empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to promote transparency?
- How do you balance authority with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched systems can be politically risky.
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