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The nominee was trying to say if an investigation is opened into a suspect, the EFCC would automatically become enemies of the suspect’s family and associates.“For instance, if I have the opportunity tomorrow perhaps to investigate the distinguished president of the senate — ok let me use my senator, senator Adaramodu…,” Olukoyede said after checking himself.Responding, Akpabio said he noticed that some senators, especially those from the opposition, enjoyed that spell a bit too much.
“Distinguished nominee, look to this side and pick senator Aliero or anyone. Even senator Ningi. Leave the senate president for now.” Olukoyede, who looked like he was suppressing his own laughter, continued: “The point I was trying to make is that if I go after someone, as an agency, when you open the investigation automatically you become an enemy of the person”.
He added that if citizens continue with that mindset, the country would not make progress in the war against graft.and Muhammad Hammajoda as EFCC chair and secretary respectively on October 12. Click on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!
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