The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has come out to deny claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that its probes into opposition figures are politically driven.
The anti-graft body recently reiterated its non-partisan stance, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Recall that the ADC has shared that the agency keeps going after opposition leaders with “politically motivated” summons.
The coalition party alleged that the latest cases were only opened in response to political affiliation rather than fresh evidence.
Reacting via a press statement, signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, the commission said that all of its investigations are guided by proof, not politics.
According to EFCC, the commission is presently investigating several senior figures from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including sitting governors and ministers, and its motive has never been self-serving.
Oyewale stated that all corruption cases on its desk are handled equally, regardless of political ties.
“Fraud is fraud. Corruption is corruption. There is no sacred cow, protected interest, or partisan consideration in the investigation and prosecution of corruption.
“Every corruption allegation deserves to be investigated, and there is no constraint of time and season in criminal investigations,” he said.
The agency further reminded Nigerians that it is an independent body funded by taxpayers, not the ruling party.
EFCC concluded by urging political parties like the ADC to focus on their own activities and allow the commission to perform its duties without interference.
“Available records in our courts show that several political figures from all divides are answering charges of alleged economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
The EFCC does not belong to the APC. It belongs to the Nigerian people,” he added.
