The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for his determination to recover stolen assets and end corruption in Nigeria.
Obi made the commendation in a statement posted on social media on Monday.
The former Anambra State Governor praised Olukoyede’s recent alarm on the massive looting of the nation’s treasury and assets by public officials, describing it as a commendable effort.
He reiterated his long-held stance on prioritizing the tackling of grand corruption, which he believes has ravaged the economy and impoverished citizens.
He said, “The recent alarm that was raised by the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on the massive looting of our treasury and assets by public officials in Nigeria deserves commendation.
“I have consistently advocated for prioritizing the tackling of grand corruption, which has ravaged our economy and impoverished our citizens. I urge anti-graft agencies to focus on investigating grand theft and corruption in government and public asset management, such as oil theft, budget padding, contract inflation, embezzlement, and misappropriation of public funds. It’s also crucial to hold those who engage in cronyism and nepotism. Lesser agencies can handle minor cases of petty theft and money spraying at parties.”
Obi urged anti-graft agencies to focus on investigating grand theft and corruption in government and public asset management, including oil theft, budget padding, contract inflation, embezzlement, and misappropriation of public funds. He also called on the agency to hold accountable those who engage in cronyism and nepotism.