The Digest:
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the agency is not on a witch-hunt against former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami or opposition politicians, clarifying that Malami has been under investigation for more than two years.
Key Points:
- EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede denies allegations of a witch-hunt against former Minister Abubakar Malami.
- He stated Malami has been under investigation for over two years.
- The clarification extends to other opposition politicians facing EFCC probes.
- The remarks seek to counter narratives of political targeting by the anti-graft agency.
- Olukoyede emphasized the commission's commitment to due process and evidence-based investigations.
- The statement comes amid ongoing public and political scrutiny of the EFCC's case selection.
- It reinforces the agency's position that its actions are guided by law, not political affiliation.
- The EFCC continues to handle several high-profile cases involving former government officials.
Sources: Vanguard, Channels TV
