The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of attempting to politicise ongoing corruption investigations and shield politically exposed persons from accountability.
Responding to ADC’s allegations that the EFCC’s recent summons to some opposition figures were “politically motivated” and based on “old cases,” Mr Olukoyede described the claims as self-serving, diversionary and an attempt to whitewash individuals with corruption questions to answer.
In the statement, he added,
“There is no time limit in criminal investigations. Fraud is fraud. Corruption is corruption. There are no sacred cows or partisan considerations in our work. Nothing will make an innocent person answer any charge from the EFCC.”
Mr Olukoyede maintained that the EFCC’s investigative net cuts across party lines, pointing to ongoing probes involving serving governors, ministers, and senior figures in the ruling party.
He stated that he had faced no backlash when investigating those in government and should therefore not be condemned for probing opposition leaders.
