EFCC Is Not After Opposition’ — Olukoyede Dismisses Allegations of Political Witch-Hunt
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed claims that the anti-graft agency selectively targets opposition figures, insisting that all its investigations are carried out strictly in line with the law and without political considerations.
Olukoyede made the clarification while responding to growing criticism from some political actors who accuse the EFCC of being used as a tool to harass opponents of the ruling party. He stressed that the commission’s mandate is solely to investigate and prosecute cases of economic and financial crimes, regardless of political affiliation.
According to him, the EFCC acts only on petitions, intelligence reports, and evidence available to it, noting that individuals under investigation are not chosen based on party loyalty but on the weight of allegations and facts before the agency.
“The EFCC does not investigate people because they belong to the opposition or the ruling party. We investigate crimes. If there is no petition or evidence, there is nothing for us to act on,” he said.
The EFCC chairman further explained that many of those who cry foul often do so after being invited for questioning, adding that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear from the commission.
Olukoyede also reaffirmed the EFCC’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and due process, assuring Nigerians that the agency remains focused on its core mandate of fighting corruption and recovering stolen public funds.
He urged the public to support the anti-corruption fight by providing credible information, rather than politicising investigations that are meant to protect national interest.
