Sijibomi: EFCC Not Driven by Ethnicity or Politics, Says Reno Omokri

Social commentator, Reno Omokri, has cautioned Nigerians against linking the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ethnic or political affiliations.…Read Full Article.. .

In a post on his verified X page on Friday, Omokri cited the case of Enugu State Government, which recently petitioned the EFCC against businessman Sijibomi Ogundele from the Southwest, and noted that the anti-graft agency acted promptly on the matter.

According to him, such actions show that the EFCC does not operate on ethnic or regional bias. He also referenced past cases, including that of Honeywell Group Chairman, Oba Otudeko, as proof that law enforcement agencies are not motivated by ethnic or partisan considerations.

Omokri stressed that allegations of EFCC being used as a political weapon are misleading, urging Nigerians to focus instead on evidence of innocence when individuals are arrested or declared wanted.

“The only defence against the EFCC when anyone is arrested or declared wanted should be verifiable proof that they are innocent,” he stated.

He further called on citizens to support law enforcement agencies in their anti-corruption efforts, arguing that doing so will help Nigeria improve its international image.,and..  Read . .More —