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EACC wants tougher law before next year's General Election

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Attorney General are pushing for amendments to the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012 to establish more stringent procedures and mechanisms of enforcing the law. PHOTO: COURTESY

Politicians and public officers who do not declare their wealth will not be allowed to vie in next year's General Election.

The officers also risk serving jail terms because they will have failed to adhere to the ideals of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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