Peter Obi questions timing of EFCC’s Osun account freeze
Peter Obi raises concerns over the EFCC’s freezing of Osun State accounts, questioning the timing ahead of the governorship election and warning against po Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-questions-timing-of-efccs-osun-account-freeze/
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, voiced concerns over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), questioning the timing of the action ahead of the state's governorship election. In a statement on his X handle, Obi supported the fight against corruption but cautioned that anti-corruption efforts should not be used for political intimidation or interfere with democratic processes.
He emphasized that government institutions must remain independent and impartial, especially during election periods, to maintain public confidence in the democratic process. Obi questioned why the EFCC took such a drastic step on the eve of the election, implying that if investigations had been ongoing for months, the actions could be seen as politically motivated.
He stressed the importance of due process and constitutional procedures in investigating allegations of wrongdoing. Obi urged authorities to follow the law and ensure that their actions do not undermine the credibility of the Osun governorship election, warning that such developments threaten Nigeria's democracy.
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