Arewa Lawyers Progressives Forum has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has in recent times exhibited political persecution, media trial and selective treatment of cases.
A statement signed by Abubakar Kurawa on behalf of the Arewa lawyers claimed that the agency appeared to pursue cases not with the aim of nipping corruption in the bud, but with the clear intent of scoring cheap political points, to the exclusion of serious cases which if diligently investigated would have unravelled huge cases of financial crimes against the state.
It said so many cases of alleged economic sabotage and embezzlement, cases which under normal circumstances deserved the strong searchlight of the commission were being ignored only to pursue trivial matters targeted at some individuals.
“We call on Mr Chairman to treat cases on their merit and size. On this note, the Arewa Lawyers Progressives Forum is calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and its chairman, to desist from any act or omission that will drag the agency’s name in the mud and subject their activities in disrepute,” it said.
