The Nigerian House of Representatives has launched an investigation into bribery allegations against the EFCC and NCS, following claims by Bobrisky that a N15 million bribe led to the dismissal of his money laundering charges. Lawmaker Patrick Umoh emphasized the need for transparency in law enforcement.
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has initiated an investigation into serious bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). This action follows the release of an audio clip by social critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, in which crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, purportedly claims that the EFCC dropped money laundering charges against him after accepting a bribe of N15 million.
During a plenary session on September 26, Representative Patrick Umoh, who serves the Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, raised concerns over the damaging allegations made against these crucial law enforcement bodies. He emphasized that such claims contribute to the negative perception of Nigeria as a corrupt nation, underscoring the urgent need for accountability.
Umoh pointed out that the allegations indicate that the EFCC, upon receiving the alleged bribe, abandoned charges against Bobrisky, who had previously been convicted for defacing the Naira. He criticized the insinuation that Bobrisky was housed outside the Nigerian Correctional Service despite his conviction.
In response to these serious concerns, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas referred the issue to the Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions, instructing them to deliver their findings within three legislative weeks, highlighting the urgency of addressing corruption within these agencies.
