The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described Atiku’s claims as “unfounded and misleading,” stating they are an attempt to discredit vital national institutions.
Oladejo emphasised that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the rule of law and has never interfered with the EFCC’s statutory duties.
He maintained that the EFCC operates independently, without political bias, and acts solely on credible intelligence and evidence. “Those with clean hands have no reason to be afraid,” Oladejo said.
The APC spokesperson also accused Atiku of hypocrisy, noting that he once championed anti-corruption efforts during his tenure as Vice President but now seeks to undermine the institutions working to sanitise Nigeria’s systems.
“It is regrettable that a former Vice President who once paraded himself as an anti-corruption advocate is now attempting to tarnish the image of institutions working to sanitise Nigeria’s political and economic systems.”