09/08/2026
POLITICS: WHY MONEY WINS, NOT INTEGRITY ___ Grand Mufti of Yoruba Land Edo and Delta
In today’s politics, money has increasingly become the strongest determinant of political success, while integrity and character are often pushed to the background.
A candidate may lack competence, capacity, or even the moral character required to lead, yet once there is enough money to distribute, many people are willing to look beyond those shortcomings.
This is the politics we have created for ourselves—a politics where money dictates, rather than Omoluabi; where wealth speaks louder than integrity; and where political loyalty can be bought.
No political party is completely exempt from this reality. The problem is bigger than party colours; it is a problem of our political culture and the choices we make.
Politics does not merely need wealthy politicians. We needs leaders with character.
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