EFCC Clarifies Misleading Reports on Alleged Probe List
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vehemently denied the circulation of a purported list containing 58 ex-governors allegedly under investigation for corruption, amounting to N2.18 trillion.
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In an official press statement released on Sunday, the EFCC clarified that it neither issued such a list nor engaged in discussions regarding the investigation of former governors with any media outlet.
According to Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, the report titled ‘EFCC Releases Full List of 58 Ex-Governors that Embezzled N2.187 Trillion’ is categorically false and malicious.
The EFCC emphasized that the alleged list is a product of misinformation and fabrication, serving undisclosed motives known only to its creators.
Oyewale urged the public to disregard the unfounded report and advised media outlets to verify information directly from the commission to prevent the dissemination of false and misleading information.
While addressing recent developments, the EFCC confirmed receiving a fresh petition concerning an alleged N70 billion corruption case involving Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
The commission’s acting Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwajuren, stated that they would review the petition, indicating the EFCC’s commitment to addressing allegations of financial misconduct.
Previously, on May 18, 2023, the EFCC announced its investigation into corruption allegations, phantom contracts, and the diversion of funds amounting to over N70 billion allegedly perpetrated by the minister during his tenure as Zamfara State governor from 2019 to 2023.