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Greed in govt has taken corruption to higher levels - Scott

Greed in govt has taken corruption to higher levels - Scott
By Brina Manenga
Fri 04 Mar. 2011, 04:01 CAT

THE high levels of greed and misuse of power in government has taken corruption to higher heights, says Dr Guy Scott. In an interview, Dr Scott, who is PF vice-president, said it was unfortunate that the government was full of people who only wanted to fatten their pockets.

“The levels of corruption are higher now than they were during the one party state. There are so many people who want to feed themselves without thinking about the ordinary people,” he said.

“There is too much greed because most people are thinking of making money before they leave power. They only think of themselves and that needs to change. That is why there is need for a new government that will change this type of governing.”

Dr Scott said electoral corruption was at its worst levels.

“The abuse of government powers to get votes is something that we have heard of and it should be stopped because it is illegal. People are using their powers to buy votes from people. The electorate should be careful because these people have money and they will buy their votes,” he said.

Dr Scott said Zambia had the ability to fighting corruption but that it depended on the type of leadership that was governing the country.

He said it was unfortunate that people with divergent views were regarded as enemies of the government.

“This type of treatment was there during the one party state. We thought that it would come to an end when the MMD came into power but it has continued,” said Dr Scott.

Labels: CORRUPTION, GUY SCOTT, PF

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