The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has condemned what it calls the “unprovoked attack” on the commission by the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s concerning its handling of cases involving politically exposed persons.
In a statement made available to the press, the commission described the ADC’s attacks as a rude shock and unwarranted blame game.
The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, particularly accused the opposition party of attempting to politicise ongoing corruption investigations and shield politically exposed persons from accountability.
Responding to ADC’s allegations that the EFCC’s recent summons to some opposition figures were “politically motivated” and based on “old cases,” Olukoyede described the claims as self-serving, diversionary, and an attempt to whitewash individuals with corruption questions to answer.
“There is no time limit in criminal investigations. Fraud is fraud. Corruption is corruption. There are no sacred cows or partisan considerations in our work,” the EFCC chairman said. “Nothing will make an innocent person answer any charge from the EFCC.”