The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured members of the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA) that it will work on its petition against the Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle.
The EFCC made the promise on Friday after it received a petition by the members of the group who stormed its headquarters in Abuja. The group led by its Convener Mohammed Ireji wanted the investigation of allegations of financial misconduct during Matawalle’s tenure as the Governor of Zamfara State.
They opposed the delay by the EFCC to do something about the allegations . They said their call was driven by a desire for transparency and accountability.
Ireji questioned the delay in probing the former governor, referencing earlier petitions submitted to the EFCC, including those by the APC Akida Forum on May 3, 2024, and a follow-up on September 30, 2024.
We are here today to formally request that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reopen the investigation into the allegations against Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the State Minister for Defense, Ireji said.
He also said, We have lauded the performance and resilience of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) leadership in its fight against corruption without bias many times.
The EFCC’s Acting Director of Security, Idowu Adedeji, in response to the protesters, said, We have received your petition and we will submit it accordingly.
