The Federal Government has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that anti-graft agencies are being used by the Bola Tinubu-led government to witch-hunt the opposition.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are agencies focused solely on stamping out corruption from Nigeria.
Idris made the affirmation while speaking at the opening of the ICPC roundtable engagement on agenda setting, for strategic integration of state commissioners of information in Abuja.
According to the minister, the administration of President Tinubu since its assumption of office has maintained a non-interference policy with these agencies.
He noted that fighting corruption is the administration’s key mandate.
Idris also said President Tinubu is committed to strengthening institutions saddled with the responsibility of combating corruption in Nigeria.
“By its policy of non-interference, the Tinubu administration has made it clear that anti-corruption agencies are not instruments of political witch-hunt.
“They operate with independence and professionalism in line with the rule of law,” Idris said.
He also assured all Nigerians and leaders across board that, irrespective of party or political alignment, the EFCC and the ICPC would continue to carry out their constitutional obligation in line with the law.
The minister said, “I wish to implore you all, honourable commissioners, that irrespective of the political party you belong to, it is important you identify with the massive opportunities inherent in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.”