“When there is no consequences for criminality, it mushrooms.”

—  Oby Ezekwesili

Source: https://independent.ng/2019debate-30-powerful-quotes-from-oby-ezekwesili-reactions-to-questions/ Quote during 2019 Presidential Debate

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