The Digest:
The Presidency has dismissed allegations from opposition leaders that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is being weaponized to target political opponents, stating that the anti-graft agency operates independently and without presidential interference.
Key Points:
- Onanuga described the opposition as “failed politicians” seeking scapegoats for their electoral losses.
- He defended recent defections to the APC as voluntary, motivated by Tinubu’s reforms.
- The statement insisted that Tinubu does not direct the EFCC on who to investigate or prosecute.
- Onanuga noted some signatories to the opposition statement were already under EFCC probe before 2023.
- He challenged those with “cases to answer” to defend themselves in court if innocent.
- The Presidency argued that alleging weaponization trivializes the anti-corruption war.
- Onanuga emphasized that “no one is above the law,” regardless of political affiliation.
Sources: Presidency statement via Bayo Onanuga
