The Media Aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo, has stated that, contrary to the opposition’s claims, President Bola Tinubu’s government has made notable progress in anti-corruption efforts, unlike the administration of late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Naijaonpoint reports that Okolugbo, during an interview on TVC News, commended Tinubu’s administration for its approach to tackling corruption, stressing that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under Ola Olukoyede, has demonstrated an unprecedented level of focus and effectiveness.
He lauded Olukoyede’s efforts in combating financial crimes, particularly round-tripping and the manipulation of the naira through cryptocurrency-related activities.
According to Okolugbo, the actions of the anti-graft agency have contributed to the relative stability of the naira and the improvement of the economy.
He said, “Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the EFCC, has done a lot in fighting those involved in round-tripping and the artificial devaluation of the naira, especially those using cryptocurrency to distort the real value of the currency,” he said.
“We have never had an EFCC that has been so focused like under President Tinubu. And President Tinubu was supposed to be the one allegedly corrupt.
““I’m not trying to denigrate President Buhari, but under him, who was supposed to be anti-corruption, we didn’t even fight corruption the way it is being fought now.”
Okolugbo also cited the recovery of 753 houses by the EFCC and its role in generating internally generated revenue (IGR) for initiatives such as the students’ loan fund and the cash-back scheme as evidence of progress.
According to him, the EFCC’s actions, including deporting foreigners involved in cybercrime and tracking funds across ministries and agencies, have sent a strong message that Nigeria is no longer a haven for corruption.
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