After news broke that NNPC Chief Paulinus Okoronkwo forfeited his $2.5 million Los Angeles mansion to the U.S. government following a money laundering conviction, one sarcastic comment stood out: “Did I hear forfeit? That means he is qualified to become Nigeria’s president in future…” This comment, though laced with dark humor, reflects deep frustration with corruption in Nigeria’s political system. However, normalizing criminal behavior through sarcasm only reinforces cynicism and hopelessness. Rather than joke about it, citizens should demand real accountability. Corruption shouldn’t be seen as a qualification for leadership — it’s the very reason progress remains out of reach.