Contesting For Nigeria Presidency You Have To Be A Convicted Felon – Felix Umukoro

In response to the news of NNPC Chief Paulinus Okoronkwo forfeiting his $2.5 million mansion after being convicted of money laundering, one sarcastic comment read: “Now he can contest Nigeria President.” This kind of remark, though seemingly humorous, reflects how deeply corruption has eroded public trust. It suggests that criminality has become synonymous with political qualification — a sad reflection of how low standards have fallen. Instead of normalizing wrongdoing through mockery, citizens should demand transparency and justice. Leadership should be a symbol of integrity, not a reward for corruption. Sarcasm won’t fix the system — accountability will.