EFCC: We’re being harassed over Yahaya Bello’s case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has complained about being harassed as it continues to investigate high-profile corruption cases, including the alleged corruption cases against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The anti-graft agency highlighted the case of Saleh Mamman, who received a 75-year sentence, as an example of how the judiciary influences the resolution of such cases.

EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale emphasized that the commission is not the judiciary and cannot simultaneously be the accuser and the judge in its own case. He also stated that the EFCC's mandate is to investigate, prosecute, and prevent corruption, but it does not have the power to decide the resolution time of a case. Oyewale appealed to Nigerians to understand the complexities involved in resolving high-profile cases, which may take longer due to various factors such as the involvement of multiple witnesses and intricate legal proceedings.

He defended the EFCC's diligence, mentioning their impressive 98% success rate in prosecutions. The spokesperson urged the media to stop continuously harassing the agency regarding the case of Yahaya Bello, as it is currently under court proceedings. The EFCC has not commented on the issue of electoral spending since the elections have not yet taken place.