Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of shielding powerful individuals.
The EFCC recently announced the forfeiture of an estate containing 753 duplexes and other apartments in Abuja.
This massive property, spanning 150,500 square meters, was seized by the agency following a court ruling. However, the identity of the owner, described as a “former top brass” government official, remains undisclosed by the EFCC.
Sowore, in a Facebook post, criticized the agency for its reluctance to reveal the property owner’s name publicly. He questioned why the EFCC keeps silent on this case while targeting smaller offenders.
According to Sowore, if the property owner were involved in lesser crimes, the EFCC would have disclosed the name immediately. He argued that the commission is only interested in publicizing small-time criminals, like Yahoo boys, with sensational media coverage. Sowore’s post highlights a growing concern about the lack of transparency and accountability in high-profile corruption cases.
The EFCC’s failure to name the individual has sparked widespread criticism, raising questions about the agency’s motives and priorities. This controversy comes amid increased scrutiny of government agencies and their commitment to fighting corruption at all levels.
