Yesterday’s Summit of the Heads of the three Arms of Government has raised eyebrows and skepticism among the public.

The peculiar nature of such a meeting, considering the traditional independence of these institutions, has led many to question the true motives behind this united front.

The skepticism surrounding the meeting is rooted in the fear that one arm of the government may be attempting to exert undue pressure on the others, compromising their autonomy for its own agenda.

Despite the widespread criticism and concerns over potential undue influence, the President, Chief Justice, and Speaker of Parliament announced their commitment to developing policies and legislative proposals independently to fight corruption.

While acknowledging the valid apprehensions shared by many, today we choose to cautiously embrace optimism.

Our positivity hinges on the hope that the leaders’ promises to revive the fight against graft are genuine and will lead to tangible results.

For decades, the curse of corruption has hindered the country’s development, contributing to unemployment, inequality, and a growing divide between the rich and the poor.  

Any commitment to combat corruption is therefore seen as a glimmer of hope prompting us to give the benefit of the doubt to these leaders.

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It is however imperative that we, the public, remain true to our duty to check the commitment of the Executive, Judiciary, and Legislature to their promises.

We need to assess whether the promises and efforts are sincere or merely symbolic gestures.

It is only when we see true results of this effort that our concerns over interference with the work of the independent arms of government will have been addressed.

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