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PRESIDENT TINUBU RANKS THIRD WORLD MOST CORRUPT LEADER ACCORDING TO OCCRP

The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu ranks third most corrupt leader in the world, according to the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).

The ranking followed the OCCRP call for global nominations to highlight individuals advancing criminal activities and worsening poverty.

The OCCRP, which coordinates a network of investigative journalists and activists, revealed that Kenyan President, William Ruto, received the highest number of votes. 

Tinubu came third, after former Indonesian president, Joko Widodo. 

The main "Person of the Year" title was awarded to Bashar al-Assad, the recently ousted Syrian leader who fled to Russia.

“The judges acknowledge the importance of public interest and outrage at corruption,” organisers at OCCRP stated. 

Tinubu, 72, was allegedly noted for entrenching a regime of corruption in Nigeria - People's Gazette reported. 

As Governor of Lagos from 1999 to 2003, he amassed significant wealth for himself and his family.

Upon becoming Nigeria’s President in May 2023, Tinubu allegedly awarded a multitrillion-naira road project to a company run by his son. 

The controversial Abuja-Calabar route project heightened fears of continued corruption. 

Additionally, Tinubu’s history as a cocaine dealer in Chicago influenced the nomination process for the OCCRP ranking. 

Allegations of certificate forgery also surfaced shortly after his inauguration.

He has however, denied all allegations of corruption against him.

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