ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Weaponisation of State Institutions Against Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of appearing to act decisively only against opposition figures.
The party’s National Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim on Thursday during an interview.
He addressed the arrest and detention of the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as well as the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
“We have the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, two national institutions funded by public money to probe and investigate corruption charges and prosecute people for corruption practices.
“But they appear to be only efficient and effective when opposition figures are involved. And we are concerned that national institutions are being turned into partisan agents
“Because all you need to do is to look at the side of the government and see the kind of individuals in the rank of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
“People who still have cases in court, people who have been investigated in the past, but suddenly, the moment they join the ruling party, they use the broom to sweep it under the carpet
“So we are not saying El-Rufai or Malami is guilty or not guilty. We are concerned about the bastardisation of national institutions and the weaponisation of institutions against the opposition figures,” he said.
