Prince Adetule, a former member of the Academic Council of the International Institute of Journalism, Ado-Ekiti Campus, Ekiti State, has advocated a severe penalty for embezzlement of public funds.
He made this position known at a public lecture organized by Treasure Newspaper in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.
Adetule emphasized that lack of effective punishment by the government had led to rampant corruption.
He stated: “People will commit crimes and hire great lawyers to escape punishment.
“But if the government makes it constitutional, if a person embezzles public funds, let it be executed in public.
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“This theft from the public is social madness and deserves severe punishment.”
Prince Adetule commended Treasure Newspaper for organizing the event and encouraged concerned individuals to enroll in IIJ programs, highlighting the institution's focus on academic excellence.
His call for severe punishment resonated with the public, triggering a renewed debate on effective measures to combat corruption in Nigeria.
