EFCC chief reveals probe of 18 current governors over alleged financial crimes.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed ongoing investigations into 18 incumbent state governors over suspected financial misconduct, Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed during a stakeholders event in Lagos. He clarified that immunity provisions do not shield governors from investigation—action will follow when the legal threshold is met.
Olukoyede recounted prior high-profile cases in which former governors evaded justice by fleeing abroad—only to be arrested later. The agency is now determined not to repeat such lapses. Still, he emphasized procedural discipline and legal compliance in evidence gathering before any prosecution is launched.
Observers see this as an assertive move by the EFCC to reinforce accountability at the highest level, though some legal scholars warn that without swift trials, political interference may stall progress.
The development comes amid increased public pressure for anti-corruption enforcement ahead of the 2027 elections. It raises questions about political will and institutional independence.
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