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By Lawrence Agbo
The Obidient Movement has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is using its investigation into alleged naira abuse to target supporters of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The allegation followed the interrogation of two prominent members of the movement, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, who were questioned by the anti-graft agency over alleged naira abuse before being released on Thursday.
They were, however, instructed to return for further questioning.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement condemned what it described as the “invitation, prolonged interrogation, and apparent harassment” of its members, insisting that the investigation was politically motivated.
The group accused the EFCC of focusing on opposition figures while allegedly overlooking more serious corruption allegations involving politically exposed persons.
“This is a targeted attempt to intimidate key supporters of our principal, Mr Peter Obi, while the real criminals robbing Nigeria blind are given executive treatment,” the statement read.
“This is a targeted attempt to intimidate key supporters of our principal, Mr Peter Obi, while the real criminals robbing Nigeria blind are given executive treatment.”
The movement also criticised EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, alleging that the commission had failed to pursue high-profile corruption cases involving members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while directing its attention towards Obi’s supporters.
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It further claimed that politicians facing corruption allegations often avoid scrutiny by joining the APC and urged the anti-graft agency to prioritise investigations into major corruption cases instead of what it described as politically motivated actions.
“A serious agency would have beamed its searchlight on the Association of Past & Present Criminals (APPC), who have continued to find shelter in the APC,” the movement said.
“Nigerians already know that the easiest way to avoid any form of scrutiny is to join the APC. That is why anyone who has a major corruption case is more likely to join the party to escape the harassment of the EFCC.”
Reaffirming its support for the two members, the Obidient Movement called on the EFCC to discontinue the investigation, maintaining that it would continue to stand by its supporters.
“If the commission truly wants to fight corruption, it must focus its energy on the APC and APPC. By the time it is done thoroughly investigating members of the criminal SPV, Nigeria would be rid of more than 95 per cent of its corruption,” it said.
“We will not stand idly by and watch the EFCC perform a political hatchet job for Tinubu and the APC.
“We stand firmly behind Peter for Nigeria and Mama Pee, and we strongly advise the commission to stop straining at gnats while swallowing camels.”
The EFCC had not responded to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.
