Senator Ali Ndume, Chief Whip of the Senate, has stated that politicians who embezzle public funds but share them with their constituents or people may not deserve severe punishment.
He believes that such politicians are driven by a desire to benefit their people, and if they fail to do so, they will not be reelected.
Ndume made this statement on Channels TV Politics Today while discussing the issue of death penalty for drug dealers. He expressed support for the death penalty in cases of corruption involving massive sums of money, but not for smaller amounts.
The senator also recently criticized the federal government’s decision to introduce a 0.5% cybersecurity levy, arguing that it burdens citizens without creating opportunities for increased income.
Source: Daily Trust
