Group Backs Bauchi Governor Against EFCC

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of political bias, warning against what it described as the use of the anti-graft agency for vendetta against Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.

In a press statement issued by its director of strategic communication, Dr. Tunji O. Bamidele, the civil society group condemned the EFCC’s response to recent allegations raised by the governor, expressing concern that the commission is being weaponised by political interests to undermine the Bauchi State administration.

According to DWI, the EFCC, as an institution mandated to fight economic and financial crimes, is expected to operate independently and without political influence. However, the group argued that the commission’s handling of Governor Mohammed’s claims suggests a troubling departure from neutrality.

“The EFCC, as a purportedly independent agency tasked with combating economic and financial crimes, has a responsibility to operate without political bias,” the statement said.