EFCC Rejects Bala Mohammed's Allegations, Affirms Independence
EFCC calls the governor's claims unfounded and highlights that ongoing cases against Bauchi officials are evidence-based and independent, with previous charges paused by immunity.
- On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission rejected Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed's claim that political opponents are using the agency to persecute him, calling the allegation baseless and far-fetched.
- Refusing to join the All Progressives Congress, Bala Mohammed alleged persecution while EFCC noted his money‑laundering charges paused only by constitutional immunity as governor.
- EFCC officials emphasized it is an independent body fighting economic crimes without political bias and called portraying it as pliable to political interests "mischievous and condemnable," rejecting claims that Wike or any political office holder influences the commission's mandate.
- In a Friday statement, the EFCC urged Nigerians to disregard the governor's claims as unfounded and misleading, noting the Bauchi State Government officials' case is before the courts and evidence-based.
- Pointing to broader practice, the EFCC said politicians show double standards on accountability, noting persecution claims arise mainly when opposition figures like Bala Mohammed face probes.
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EFCC Denies Political Persecution Of Bala Mohammed
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that it is being used by the federal government and political opponents to persecute him and officials of his administration. In a statement issued on Friday, the anti-graft agency urged Nigerians to disregard the governor’s claims, describing them as unfounded and misleading. The EFCC further accused politicians of double standar…
EFCC rejects Bala Mohammed's allegations, affirms independence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed as wild and far-fetched allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that political opponents are using the anti-graft agency to persecute him and some officials of his administration
‘Stop targeting opposition or face war,’ Governor Mohammed warns APC Govt
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, cautioning that the country risks sliding into crisis if what he described as the persecution of opposition figures continues. The governor, who spoke in Bauchi while receiving an award as a Safety Ambassador from the Safety The post ‘Stop targeting opposition or face war,’ Governor Mohammed warns APC Govt appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
EFCC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s Claims, Insists Wike Has No Influence Over Investigations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly dismissed allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that the anti-graft agency is being manipulated by political rivals, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to target him and members of his administration. In a strongly worded statement, the EFCC described the claims […] The post EFCC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s Claims, Insists Wike Has No …
Disregard Bala Mohammed's wild claims, EFCC clarifies
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it viewed with great displeasure the claims of Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency, Bala Mohammed about the Commission being used by political opponents, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to persecute him and his aides. These claims are as wild as they are […]
I Have Immunity – Bala Mohammed Reacts to Terrorism Accusation — Akelicious
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed anger over allegations of terrorism financing, insisting that the continued persecution of opposition leaders must stop immediately. “For you to accuse me of terrorism, I’ll not take it,” Mr Mohammed said in a Channels TV interview on Thursday. “Even if I am a terrorist, nobody should question me now; I have immunity like any other person.” The governor’s statement came after the EFCC filed a cri…
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