Senate President Godswill Akpabio says he has had his “fair share” of embarrassment from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission .The senate president said EFCC treats high profile suspects as though they are swooping on Pablo Escobar.
Escobar was a notorious drug lord of Colombian heritage, who was killed in the 1990s after a global manhunt spanning several years.The senate president said in the buildup to the 2023 elections, the anti-graft agency summoned him over a “frivolous” petition.“For me I have had my own fair share where even a letter informing EFCC that I won’t be able to come over a frivolous petition, was released by the office of the chairman of EFCC.“You could see the chairman’s stamp on it.
“I don’t see how the EFCC will arrest a former governor and come through the rooftop as if they are taking Pablo Escobar. It happened to Rochas Okorocha.He said there is a need for the anti-graft agency to conduct proper investigations before effecting arrests.
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