Political Will Must To Curb Corruption

Corruption is one of the major obstacles to socio-economic development of any nation or society. This type of irregularity happens when entrusted individuals or entities abuse power and authority for their personal gain. Bribery, double-dealing, embezzlement, extortion, networking, manipulation of poll outcomes, money laundering, and fraud by individuals, businesses and governments are some of the main forms of corruption. Considered a chronic disease, corruption has negative effects on everyone. This social anomaly hits the poor hard as it exacerbates poverty and inequalities. Besides, it weakens the bases of democracy and undermines the rule of law, creating a sense of hopelessness among citizens. In a society where corruption prevails, decisions made by public offices are not transparent and people hardly have trust in their political leaders and bureaucrats. Ultimately, this may lead to political and social instability.