PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF ECONOMIC FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC) IN CURBING CORRUPTION

ABSTRACT

The major objective of (EFCC) Economic Financial Crime Commission is the issue of upsurge of corruption in Nigeria. Nigeria law enforcement agency fight against financial crime such as Fraud (419) and money laundry the research examined the impact of (EFCC) the pressing of resolved problem facing Nigeria is corruption practice among the leaders.

As a case study it’s also examined the challenges of corruption as a development institution and legal change. Political corruptions I the abuse of entrusted power by political leaders for private gain and take user of illent fund to the sale of appointment and abuse or state resources. Not all are illegal, legal donation to political parties usually abuse the office such as embezzlement.

The questionnaire, research the design used to collect data report from the people of Ikeja how Nigeria society establish various anti-corruption bodies to cubit corruption with a positive result through the use of (EFCC) to achieve criticized fact that arrest persecutor.

EFCC operation is antithetical to the ideal norm and value of democracy. EFCC in combating corruption as a necessary step to consolidate political leader in Nigeria by the way extension. Guiding the hypothesis of the research, the consolidation of democracy and constitution measure and process against political corruption as an act committed by public offices goes beyond the issue of receive and giving bribe alone. Its also law makers who receives Ghana-must-go bags of Naira to foreign bank account significant relations political corruption, cripple and violates which accentual the major treats to the sustainability of political corruption has even made the issue more complex.

A careful examination of the nature of operation and activities of the agency reveals that EFCC instead of lawfully addressing the political corruption in Nigeria has become a very powerful and vital weapons in the hands of presidency and ruling party to black mal harass and intimidate political foes in other words the anti corruption agency (EFCC) has become a patient of the very disease it has set out to be cure by EFCC has become a treat to the politician.

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

1.0 Background To The Study

The issue of the upsurge of corruption in Nigeria undoubtedly remains one of the most pressing and unresolved problems facing Nigeria as a nation. The prevalence of corruption and corrupt practices in Nigeria particularly among the leaders is absolutely deplorable and troubling, considering its astronomical damages on Nigerian polity (Dike, 2002). The peril of corruption could be felt from the slow movement of files in offices, police perennial extortion points along our major and indoor roads and tollgates, slow traffics on the highways, port congestion, queues at the passport offices and gas stations, ghost workers syndrome and election irregularities. The chaos caused by corruption in this country could be recognized even by a newly born baby (Obayelu, 2007). The funds allocated for their welfare disappear into the thin air. Thus, it is believed by many that in the society that corruption is a bane of Nigeria.

Consequently, the issue keeps reoccurring in every academic and informal discussion in Nigeria. Some writers on corruption argued that corruption is endemic in all governments, and that it is not peculiar to any continent, region, ethnic and racial group. In a statement made by Dike, (2002) and Obuah (2004), corruption cuts across faiths, religious denominations and political systems affecting both the young, the old, man and woman alike.

Corruption is found in democratic and dictatorial politics; feudal, capitalist and socialist economies. Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist cultures are equally bedeviled by corruption. Corruption and corrupt practices did not begin today; the history is as old as the world history. Ancient civilizations have traces of widespread illegality and corruption (Lotterman, 2002). Thus, corruption has been ubiquitous in complex societies from ancient Egypt, Israel, Rome, and Greece down to the present (Lipset and Lenz, 2000). This does not, however, mean that the magnitude of corruption is equal in every society; some countries are more corrupt than others.

Since corruption is not new, and since it is a global phenomenon, it is not peculiar to Nigeria. However, corruption is pandemic in Nigeria as well as in several other African, and Asian nations; the leaders as well as the followers are equally corrupt. Consequently, it has defied all the necessary medicines. It is however, against the background of this study that an attempt is being made to investigate the public perception of the role of EFCC in curbing corruption among political leaders in Ikeja local government area of Lagos State.

1.1 Statement Of Problem

The quest to curb corruption and corrupt practices in order to achieve improved economic discipline in Nigeria remains a daunting task which requires strong political will, institutional reforms, and formation of international partnerships. Several arrest, prosecution and recovery of public properties have been made and yet corruption goes on as if nothing has happened. However, the policy of preventing or protecting public sector corruption is better than the curative approach of curbing the problem posed by corruption.

Many Nigerians were of the view that the fighting corruption in Nigeria seems to be selective while some other individuals believed that officials of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) shield some criminals from arrest while others believe that some people can perpetrate corruption without being detected. Some political leaders of the country dodge prosecution in order not to be tamed besides; these officials of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) are perceived as being unethical by many in the society making the public lose confidence in the quest to curb corruption and corrupt practices by EFCC (Obuah, 2004).

The political will to tackle corruption is best demonstrated through leadership by example, enforcement of leadership of conduct/ethics, and whenever the occasion presents itself, willingness to prosecute and punish those leaders who are guilty of corruption and or proactively protest and empower those who blow the whistle on corrupt insiders and key political allies is often swept under the carpet. There were incidences of bribery scandals among the officials of the EFCC all which constitute problem to the success of the team.

However, it is for this seeming fact that this study attempts to investigate the following; what is the societal perception of the role of the EFCC in curbing corruption among our leaders? What is the rationale behind the establishment of the anti-corruption institution (EFCC) in Nigeria? Why the quest to curb corruption in Nigeria as a whole is problematic? How ethical are the EFCC officials in the course of their duties? What are the challenges facing EFCC in curbing corruption? What efforts are being put in place by the State Government to intensify the effectiveness of the EFCC in Ikeja area of Lagos State?

1.2 Research Questions

This study is guided by the following research questions:

Why is corruption and corrupt practices among political leaders endemic?
How efficient and effective is the EFCC in the quest to curb corruption among the political leaders?
What challenges the EFCC officials face in curbing among political leaders in Ikeja area of Lagos State?
What role does the Lagos State government play in assisting the EFCC in bringing the leaders to book in Ikeja local government area and Lagos State?

1.3 Objectives Of The Study

This study aims at investigating the public perception of the role of the EFCC in curbing corruption in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state. To achieve this primary objective, the researcher therefore sets the following as the specific objectives of the study, and they are:

To examine why corruption and corrupt practices are endemic issues in Ikeja area of Lagos state.
To investigate how efficient and effective is the EFCC in the quest to curb corruption and corrupt practices in Lagos State.
To highlight some of the challenges of the EFCC in curbing corruption and corrupt practices in Ikeja area and Lagos State as a whole.
To assess the various State government efforts made in assisting the EFCC officials in carrying out their official tasks/duties of combating crime in Lagos State.

1.4 Significance Of Study

Research and every other academic endeavours of this nature are expected not only to provide additional facts and ideas to the existing facts and ideas in order to further update our knowledge about the state of phenomenon under investigation or study such as the public perception of the role of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission in curbing corruption among political leaders in Ikeja local government area of Lagos State, but also, providing additional information, knowledge as well as alternative solution to the endemic problem of corruption in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

It is in this direction that this study becomes significant as it hopes to reveal to its readers the extent of corruption and corrupt practices among political leaders in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State and Nigeria. Also, the study shall highlight some of the several of the State government efforts in combating corruption in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

More so, this study would bring to limelight some of the crucial challenges in fighting corruption in Lagos State as well as in Nigeria and the various matter arising as it relate to corruption and corrupt practices.

In addition, this study would aid in securing the needs of prospective researchers or students in the areas of secondary data collection and also would serve as reference in their research activities.

1.5 Scope And Limitations Of Study

The scope of the study is limited to Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State. The data required for this study would be obtained from Ikeja Local Government Council Secretariat. Inference for generalization could therefore be made from the outcome of this study beyond Ikeja local government area and relating it to other local government area in Lagos State.

1.6 Definition Of Terms

Corruption:

This is defined as a perversion or a change from good to bad. Specifically, corruption or corrupt behaviour involves the violation of established rules for personal gain and profit. Its effort is to secure wealth or power through illegal means. It is a private gain at the public expense; or a misuse of public power for private benefits.

Public Perception:

This refers to the societal view, evaluation, discernment or opinion about an event or happening in the society.

Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC):

This is a commission or agency established in 2002 and mandated to combat all economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background …
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CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conceptual Review
2.3 Theoretical Framework
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2.4 Empirical Studies
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of Study
3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Questionnaire Administration
3.9 Ethical Consideration
3.10 Statistical Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
5.5 Suggestion for Further Study
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”

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