The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
Ibrahim Magu, has said that more influential Nigerians would soon be
arrested to face prosecution as the EFCC has reinvigorated the fight against
corruption in Nigeria.
Magu, who made the disclosure during a
forum with online and broadcast media managers, in Abuja, said since his
appointment as acting chairman of the EFCC, he had undertaken the re-ordering
of the agency’s priorities for effective implementation of its mandate. According
to him, “The effect of this, which is obvious for all to see, is the
investigation, arrest and prosecution of some of the most powerful forces in
Nigeria, who have questions to answer on their stewardship whilst in
office. A former National Security Adviser, former ministers, former
governors, serving and retired military men, a media mogul and several others,
are among those we have called to answer critical questions concerning the
management of our commonwealth. As we speak, many more influential
Nigerians are on the radar of the EFCC and, in the coming weeks, they would
have their days in court and Nigerians will be kept fully abreast of the
results of our investigations.”
The EFCC boss said in carrying out the
mandate of the commission, he has been guided by the “fear of God, national
interest and the rule of law”. He said that apart from bringing corrupt
public officers to justice, the EFCC under his leadership is determined, in
line with the stance of the current administration under President Muhammadu
Buhari to send “unmistakable message” to everyone, that no Nigerian shall be
regarded as above the law or treated as sacred cow as far as the fight against
corruption is concerned.
Mr. Magu also stressed that the
president is not willing to protect anyone found to be corrupt regardless of
the person’s political or ethnical affiliation. He added that the
president’s resolve is complemented by that of the Chief Justice of Nigeria,
Mahmud Mohammed, who, during the last All Nigerian Judges’ Conference, declared
unwavering support for the war on corruption.
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