President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been ranked the third most corrupt leader globally by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). This ranking followed a global call for nominations to recognize individuals contributing to criminal activities and worsening poverty.
The OCCRP, which connects investigative journalists and activists worldwide, revealed that Kenyan President William Ruto received the most votes, with Tinubu ranking third, after former Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Despite the vote, the OCCRP’s “Person of the Year” title went to Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian leader who fled to Russia. OCCRP organizers acknowledged the public’s concern over corruption, highlighting its widespread impact.
Tinubu, 72, has faced criticism for fostering corruption during his tenure as Lagos governor from 1999 to 2003, during which he allegedly accumulated significant wealth.
As president, he controversially awarded a large infrastructure contract to a company owned by his son, fueling further accusations of corruption.
His past as a cocaine dealer in Chicago and allegations of certificate forgery after his inauguration also contributed to his ranking.
Tinubu has consistently denied all corruption claims.
