EFCC Speaks On Past Governors With Corruption Cases ‘That Will Escape Investigation’

EFCC Speaks On Past Governors With Corruption Cases ‘That Will Escape Investigation’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has affirmed that any former governor facing allegations of corruption is subject to investigation by the anti-graft agency, without any immunity.

Furthermore, the commission has pledged to maintain its unwavering commitment to diligently pursuing cases related to economic and financial crimes, regardless of the individuals involved.

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Addressing participants on Thursday, November 30, during the commencement of a one-day EFCC Civil Society Organisations engagement organized by the commission in Sokoto, ACE Aliyu Yunusa, the zonal commander, emphasized that no one is exempt from the commission’s mission to investigate and liberate Nigeria from the grip of the ‘demon’ of corruption.

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He said: “Our core mandate remains and we are determined and resolute to achieve results with the active collaboration of Nigerians particularly the CSO who are equally drivers of our mandate to success.

“We rely on the Nigeria public and organised bodies to nip in the bud, corruption and other economic crimes for a sound Nigeria.”

The one-day engagement drew participants from across the 3 states of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara.

Yunusa, flanked by his deputy, Adesola Amusan, also used the opportunity to clear the air on the wrong narrative that the commission doesn’t investigate past governors.

He said: “No past governor or anyone is exempted from our investigation where a petition is received.”

The zonal commander, while acknowledging technology, a lack of public cooperation, religious, tribal, and ethnic sentiments, along with data-free work as significant obstacles hindering the agency’s activities, affirmed its determination to confront these challenges directly.

Despite expressing concern about the commission’s limited workforce, Yunusa revealed that the agency was quick to adapt by actively fostering collaboration with other constitutional organs to combat corruption.

He reiterated the continued effectiveness of the whistle-blower policy, emphasizing its crucial role in aiding the commission in successfully fulfilling its duties. Additionally, the Zonal Commander mentioned that the commission was sparingly opting for the plea bargain option.

He noted: “And let me explain that whatever is recovered by the commission including forfeiture, goes to the government and straight into the recovery account with the CBN.”

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