No Party Shield: EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede Vows to Hunt Down Corrupt Politicians
"EFCC Chair, Olukoyede, States That Anyone Caught Stealing Money From Any Political Party, Including APC, PDP, LP, or NNPP, Will Face Legal Consequences"
In an bold move, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has declared war on any political bigwig found looting public funds, even those from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to our sources, Olukoyede stated this during an appearance on Channels Television's show, Politics Today, on April 30, 2025.
The fearless chairman made it clear that his allegiance lies with justice and the law, not political parties. He declared, "If we catch you with your hands in the cookie jar, mister, you're in deep doo-doo, whether you're from the APC, PDP, Labour Party, SDP, or NNPP.
"Stealing money? Nah, Uh-uh, that's not gonna fly, no matter which party flag you wave.
"Our job is to do the right thing, no matter who's in the wrong.
"So, let's say you're an APC member, and you've been naughty with public funds. If we find evidence, you're gonna have some 'splainin' to do.
"PDP, Labour, SDP, or NNPP? Same deal, buddy.
"We're not playing politics here. We're enforcing the law, simple as that."
Olukoyede, who's known for his no-nonsense approach to combating corruption, further clarified that he's not a political puppet, and the EFCC will continue to operate independently, guided by the principle of justice and the law.
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- In a bold statement, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has vowed to pursue any politician, regardless of their party affiliation, who is caught embezzling public funds, even those from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or other parties like PDP, Labour Party, SDP, or NNPP.
- Olukoyede asserted that his allegiance is to justice and the law, not political parties, during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today show on April 30, 2025.
- The fearless chairman made it clear that stealing money will not be tolerated, regardless of the political party a person represents.
- Olukoyede emphasized that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not playing politics but enforcing the law, ensuring justice for all.
- Should an APC member be found guilty of mismanaging public funds, Olukoyede stated that evidence will lead to accountability, just like any other party member.
- In a no-nonsense approach to fighting corruption, EFCC Chairman Olukoyede has confirmed that he is independent and not a political puppet, guided solely by the principle of justice and the law.
- Despite classified as a genre of general news and crime and justice, Politics as Usual may not apply within the EFCC, as per Olukoyede's stance on combating corruption in Nigeria, as reflected in interviews discussing challenges faced, transparency, and elusive fugitives.
