EFCC
Press Release
The
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim
Lamorde has said that more influential people will be arrested soon.
According
to him, “more influential Nigerians are on the radar of the EFCC and, in the
coming weeks, they would have their days in court and Nigerians will be kept
fully abreast of the results of the Commission’s investigations”.
Mr.
Magu made this assertion in Abuja on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at a meeting
with online media practitioners and broadcast media managers.
He stated
that the essence of the meeting was to solicit media support and understanding
to deepen the fight against fraud, corruption and economic crimes. He asked for
advice and suggestions in effectively propagating the war against graft.
“Apart
from bringing corrupt public officers to justice, we are determined, in line
with the stance of the current administration, to send an unmistakable message
to everyone, that no Nigerian shall be regarded as being above the law or
treated as a sacred cow as far as the fight against corruption is concerned.
“The
EFCC needs you; Nigeria needs your critical support if we are to make any
headway in this important campaign against corruption. My plea for your support
is underscored by my understanding that the forces which we are battling are
powerful and some of them may want to use all platforms of the media to
distract and derail us. If and when they come to you, please allow the ethics
of your profession, your conscience and overriding national interest to be your
guide”, Magu said.
The
EFCC boss explained that he has re-ordered the priorities of the EFCC and he
finds inspiration in the unbending will of the President to fight corruption
He
added that the judiciary has responded with some practical steps in the form of
the designation of selected courts to try EFCC cases.
When
asked about the perceived unbalance nature of the arrests made so far, Magu
responded by saying “Such accusations have come up a lot, but we work with
petitions before us. In fact, I am eager and waiting for something from the
other side, but nothing has come so far,” he said.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head,
Media & Publicity
6th
January, 2016
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