In reaction to the report of NNPC Chief Paulinus Okoronkwo forfeiting his $2.5 million Los Angeles mansion after being convicted of money laundering, another cynical comment read: “Ok. Now he is qualified to be a governor or even a president of Nigeria.” While it reflects frustration with corruption in leadership, it also exposes how normalized such misconduct has become in public perception. Turning criminal acts into political jokes diminishes the seriousness of corruption and accountability. Instead of sarcasm, Nigerians should channel their anger toward demanding integrity in governance. Corruption should bring shame — not be treated as a stepping stone to power.
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