Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arguing that the agency has become too weak to fight corruption in Nigeria.
In a video shared by TV Platinum, Sowore said the EFCC has lost credibility and can no longer handle high-profile corruption cases because the country’s powerful politicians have already taken control of the commission. He likened the EFCC to a powerless institution that no longer serves its original purpose of holding corrupt leaders accountable.
He reminded Nigerians that the current EFCC chairman, Olanipekun Oluyede, once made a bold promise to resign if former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, was not arrested. Despite that promise, Bello has remained free. Sowore pointed out that Bello had traveled, enjoyed vacations, and later returned to public life while still facing trial. Instead of being treated like a suspect, he claimed, Bello has continued to receive respect and influence within the political space.
Sowore also alleged that Bello is working towards a political comeback in Kogi State, which he described as an attempt at a “back door third term.” This, he said, shows how corruption and impunity remain deeply rooted in Nigeria’s political system.
In his words, “This same chairman of EFCC told us that if Bello wasn’t arrested, he would resign. Bello was never arrested. Bello decided that after he had gone around and played and gone on vacation, came back to come and play, he’s back on the streets.” See, More, Here>>>>
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