From Sola Ojo, Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations of political bias from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that its investigations cut across all political divides.
EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede said the Commission’s work is non-partisan, targeting both ruling party members and opposition figures accused of corruption.
“If I am not condemned for investigating both former and serving strong ruling party governors and ministers, I should not be condemned for also investigating opposition figures,” Olukoyede stated.
The ADC had accused the EFCC of issuing politically motivated summons to intimidate opposition politicians, claiming the cases were not based on fresh evidence.
But the anti-graft agency described the claims as “self-serving” and “diversionary,” stressing that every corruption allegation must be investigated, regardless of when it occurred.
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said court records showed that politicians from different parties are facing trial, while several serving governors across political lines are under investigation.
He insisted there are “no sacred cows” in the fight against corruption, warning that the Commission would not bow to political pressure or reveal details of ongoing discreet investigations.
“Fraud is fraud. Corruption is corruption. There is no protected interest or partisan consideration in our work,” Oyewale stressed.
The EFCC urged political parties to focus on their internal affairs and allow the agency to carry out its duties, calling on Nigerians to ignore politically charged statements aimed at distracting from the looting of public funds.
