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STRAIGHTalk with Dr. Doyin Okupe

One major characteristic feature of
a Representative Democracy is the
ability of the government to be
accountable to the citizens. Since
elected public office holders
assumed power through public
votes, it becomes imperative of
them to remain accountable to the
public.
However, Public Accountability in
governing the affairs of people and
management of public asset
especially in Nigeria has remained
questionable. Public Institutions
such as, EFCC, ICPC and indeed
Code of Conduct Bureau/Tribunal
established to hold public office
holders accountable to the
electorates have become political
machinery to whittle-down the
power of oppositions.
Notwithstanding all these, the
present administration of
President Goodluck Jonathan in
Nigeria has consistently promised
to be more accountable to the
electorates.

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