The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has condemned what it called an unprovoked attack on the commission by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) concerning its handling of cases involving politically exposed persons.
In a statement made available to the press on Tuesday, the commission described the ADC’s attacks as a rude shock and unwarranted blame game.
The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, particularly accused the opposition party of attempting to politicise ongoing corruption probe and shield politically exposed persons from accountability.
Olukoyede described the claims as self-serving, diversionary, and an attempt to whitewash individuals with corruption questions to answer.
He maintained that the EFCC’s investigative net cuts across party lines, pointing to ongoing investigations involving serving governors, ministers, and senior figures in the ruling party.
This was in response to ADC’s allegations that the EFCC’s recent summons to some opposition figures were politically driven and based on old cases.
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