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1. There is a huge problem with corruption in Nigeria

2. Yar'adua has take a step by consistently declaring his assets since 1999.

3. By doing so he has allowed every Nigerian to Police him.

4. If other politicians and their dependents in the press and chattering class are sincere, they should make at least a token gesture to do same.

5. Such a token could be getting at least one Governor and Senator from each political zone, and a Representative and State Assemblyman from each state to do the same and also declare their assets when they leave office.

6. Even better all elected officials should turn in an asset declaration form to the EU, UN, or any of the other bodies they say are fair and should run elections in Nigeria.

7. Next all political parties should declare their assets, showing incoming and outgoing funds.