Anti corruption group uncovers planned protests against EFCC, passes vote of confidence on Olukayode
By: Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna
http://www.newsportng.com.ng Group under the auspices of the Civil Society Organizations Against Corruption In Nigeria, (CCSOCN) has passed a vote of confidence on the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Olukayode.
This is as the group said that they have uncover an alledged plan protest sponsored by those loyal to some high individuals being investigated for various financial crimes by the Anti-graft agency.
In a press statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday, by the Convener, CCSOCN Mr. Bashir Babatunde Abdulganiu, the group vowed to resist any plan by miscreants to derail the fight against corruption and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led administration.
While calling on the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Mal. Nuhu Ribadu to act patriotically and ensure no illegal and sponsored protest takes place anywhere in the country, the group stressed that the anti corruption agency does not deserve any distraction at the moment, other than to concentrate on their mandate of ensuring a fraud free society where Nigeria would regain it’s dignity in the eyes of international communities.
Mr. Bashir, said that “we have observed the unfortunate situation where some persons under investigation by the anti-graft agency have resorted to blackmail and incitement on social media and elsewhere in an attempt to stoke up negative sentiments against the EFCC in a bid to sway the opinions of Nigerians against the anti-corruption crusade of this administration.
“This is totally unacceptable and we condemn in strong terms, all those who are directly or remotely connected with this criminal act as nothing on earth will stop Mr. President and the EFCC from logically prosecuting the fight against corruption, cyber crimes and other financial crimes. The is a just fight and there’s no hiding place for culprits under this administration.
“As a patriot, we have full confidence in the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and we urge him to deploy all the resources at his disposal to ensure this staged protest does not happen. We equally salute the courage and dedication of the Armed forces and other security agencies who will certainly act to decimate the hooligans planning to plunge our nation into anarchy.
“We hereby pass a massive vote of confidence on the EFCC boss for his dogged and untiring commitment to sanitizing our country. In a country like ours, it is normal for corruption to fight back but we confident that the EFCC will triumph against all falsehood and diversionary tactics employed enemies of the state.
“The number of high profile cases currently under investigation such as that of Dr. Betta Edu, Hadi Sirika and many other APC chieftains including that of Kogi State ex Governor Yahaya Bello will surely be completed regardless of the little setbacks. The EFCC will not be deterred even if its operational capacity threatens some persons.”
Anti corruption group uncovers planned protests against EFCC, passes vote of confidence on Olukayode
