Financial Pressures From Constituents Force MPs to be Corrupt - Cletus Avoka

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Cletus Avoka, the Zebilla member of parliament, has discussed the difficulties experienced by legislators and highlighted the ongoing financial pressures they confront as a major cause of the alleged corruption in the parliamentary system.

During an interview with Starr FM on February 26, Mr. Avoka discussed how MPs are under constant pressure to avoid possibly corrupt activities due to the persistent financial requests from constituents.


He stressed that many Members of Parliament are compelled to divert their attention from their legislative responsibilities to other sources of income due to the persistent demands for financial support, which range from medical bills to payments for weddings and school tuition.


Mr. Avoka articulated the dilemma faced by MPs, where the need to respond to constituents' financial appeals often overshadows their primary role in lawmaking. The pervasive nature of these requests can lead to a perception of corruption, as MPs navigate the delicate balance of meeting constituents' needs while fulfilling their responsibilities as legislators.


Drawing attention to the day-to-day financial pressures experienced by MPs, Mr. Avoka highlighted the challenges of sustaining parliamentary seats without succumbing to external income streams. He disclosed how the necessity to meet the substantial financial expectations often pushes MPs towards external engagements, which can blur the line between legitimate work and potential conflicts of interest.

The MP pointed out that the struggle to maintain political relevance and meet financial obligations can inadvertently steer MPs towards compromising positions, as the need for additional resources becomes paramount to sustaining their positions in office.


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