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Indigenes of Kogi State and some Nigerians under the aegis of the “Alliance For Emancipation and True Change” on Monday staged a peaceful protest in the United Kingdom about corruption allegations hanged on the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
They urged President Bola Tinubu to wade in and ensure the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, remains neutral and free from political interference.
According to the group, the EFCC had given the impression of political persecution to Nigerians and the international community
The demonstrators emphasized the importance of a fair and just prosecution process, in line with the rule of law, and condemned the alleged use of the EFCC by politicians to intimidate and harass perceived opponents.
They warned against the politicization of the EFCC’s activities, calling for a review of its operating procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the procession, the Publicity Secretary of the Alliance For Emancipation and True Change, Dr Shaibu Ojogbane, and the Director of Research & Public Affairs, Chukwunonso Ezeani, restated the alliance’s support for the government’s anti-corruption efforts but called for greater oversight to prevent selective justice and abuse of human rights.