Dear Editor,
I ask your readers to consider the definition of nepotism (one element of corruption) which includes ‘the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives and friends.’ Consider this definition as they review the PPP’s list of candidates, then consider the statement made by PPP representative Clinton Urling: “If you have the evidence and you show me the evidence, maybe I may be persuaded to look at it, but that’s all based on perceptions. If there is direct evidence of corruption then I think they would have been prosecuted.”
This is perhaps a good time to remind ourselves that corruption has many faces. Transparency International’s definition of corruption is ‘the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.’ I hope our people will look beyond the rhetoric and fluff of politicians and find the truth which more often lies in actions rather than words.
Yours faithfully,
Nadia Sagar
