Who Can Challenge the Government? The Test of an Independent Institution

An institution is not truly independent just because we call it independent. If it investigates Nigeria’s economy and its findings contradict the government, can it publish them without risking political pressure, lost funding or the removal of its leaders? That is the test we should consider before creating institutions expected to scrutinise public affairs.

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