Kogi Group Warns Against Involving EFCC in Politics
A group calling itself the Kogi Central Progressive Elites has cautioned the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement against involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in political matters.
The group, in a statement, expressed concern over the recent threat by the movement to mobilize against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly.
The group's President, Abdullahi Omeiza, stated that political actors should refrain from using anti-corruption agencies like EFCC for political purposes.
Omeiza said:
“Leave EFCC out of politics.”
He added:
“The mere distribution of financial assistance to constituents does not, in itself, establish an offence of vote-buying.”
The group also urged Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to focus on her legislative duties and not be distracted by the controversy surrounding the EFCC's involvement in the matter.
The Kogi Central Progressive Elites stated that:
“The decision to vote for a senator should be based on their performance, not on political pressure or intimidation.”
The group maintained that:
“The electorate have the right to choose their representatives based on their track records, not on sensational political narratives.”
The Kogi Central Progressive Elites emphasized that:
“It is the people of Kogi Central who ultimately decide who represents them, not media hype or political intimidation.”
The group concluded by stating:
“Leave EFCC out of politics.”
The Kogi Central Progressive Elites declared:
“The EFCC must not be used as a political tool,”
The group maintained:
“The EFCC should not be dragged into the political arena for partisan gain.”
The Kogi Central Progressive Elites emphasized:
“The EFCC should not be exploited for political purposes.”
The group concluded:
“The EFCC should not be used for political gain.”
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>