The Digest:
Hundreds of protesters under the aegis of the Mega National Movement for Good Governance stormed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Monday, demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged N432 billion corruption case against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai. Wielding placards with inscriptions such as "Answer The Charges El-Rufai" and "El-Rufai Not Above The Law," the demonstrators attempted to march into the commission's premises but were stopped by security operatives. Spokesman Muhammad Abdullahi insisted the matter is about "accountability and stewardship of public trust," referencing the Kaduna State House of Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee Report (2024) that raised concerns about financial management under el-Rufai's administration. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale assured protesters their petition would be forwarded to appropriate authorities.
Key Points:
- The protest intensifies public pressure on anti-graft agencies to act on corruption allegations against el-Rufai.
- It reinforces the demand that former appointees already in custody should not be investigated without their principal.
- Citizens demand accountability, while el-Rufai faces mounting scrutiny over his eight-year tenure.
- This signals that corruption allegations will follow el-Rufai despite his current political battles.
- The timing, amid el-Rufai's allegations of persecution, counters his victim narrative.
Protesters insist the case is about lawful prosecution, not persecution, urging el-Rufai to allow the judicial process to run its course with integrity.
Sources: The Punch, EFCC
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