Clash Erupts Between EFCC and Pro-Yahaya Bello Protesters In Abuja


A confrontation occurred between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and supporters of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. The pro-Yahaya Bello protesters were met with force, and some were rough-handled, while reporters scrambled for safety. The Kogi Youth Coalition leader, Otitoleke Richard, condemned the EFCC's actions, stating that they were exercising their right to free speech and demanding the rule of law in corruption cases. Another protester, Malik, alleged selective treatment by the EFCC, questioning why they didn't disperse a previous protest by Igala youth. Abdulmajid Wahab reported that security operatives destroyed one bus and impounded two others, demanding the protest leader's presence to bail out the vehicles and threatening to charge 10 people.

Meanwhile, anti-corruption organizations criticized the EFCC for revealing the identities and details of minors whose parents are under investigation, including Yahaya Bello's children, violating the Child's Rights Act and exposing them to danger. The groups, led by Debo Adeniran of the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), condemned the EFCC's actions as traumatic for the minors and demanded that the rule of law be respected.

Adeniran emphasized that the coalition is committed to fighting corruption but also upholding the rights of innocent family members of those under investigation. He stressed that exposing minors to public ridicule and trauma is unacceptable and urged the EFCC to follow due process and respect the courts.

The protesters and anti-corruption organizations are demanding that the EFCC adhere to the rule of law and protect the rights of all individuals, including minors, in corruption investigations. The clash highlights the ongoing tensions between the EFCC and critics who accuse the agency of selective prosecution and disregard for human rights.

In a related development, a Kogi State High Court has ordered the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13 to explain why he should not be jailed for allegedly disobeying a court order. The court's decision and the protesters' demands have added to the growing pressure on the EFCC to reform its practices and ensure accountability.

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