Meanwhile, the EFCC also lambasted an activist and a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, who described the commission’s action as an abuse of power.
A statement released on the EFCC’s social media page read in part, “The attention of the EFCC has been drawn to some reckless commentaries made by (Odinkalu) on the arrest of Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) by the commission, describing it as evidence of idleness or an abuse of power.
“The commission views such commentaries from Odinkalu as unbecoming of a former head of a major government agency.
Okuneye was arrested and arraigned by the Commission on the basis of clear cases of abuse of the Naira to which he has pleaded guilty.
Odinkalu has a right to free speech as a Nigerian but such a right should be exercised with decorum and responsibility. The commission would not hesitate to take appropriate legal actions against such uncouth commentaries against its lawful mandate by anyone.
“Odinkalu is warned and advised to ventilate his rascally opinions more responsibly in future situations.”
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