The Arewa Youth Assembly has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in selective prosecution, calling for immediate action against high-profile individuals facing corruption allegations.
Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, the group’s Publicity Secretary, Aliyu Muhammad, criticised the Commission for allegedly shielding certain prominent figures from prosecution, despite serious accusations of money laundering, bribery, and diversion of public funds.
The group lamented that some former governors who no longer enjoy immunity and have been accused of corrupt practices were yet to be prosecuted.
The group warned that the selective approach undermines the credibility of the EFCC and erodes public confidence in its ability to carry out its mandate impartially. “The EFCC must act now to prosecute these individuals or risk being seen as a tool for political persecution rather than a genuine anti-corruption agency,” the spokesperson added.
The group further tasked the EFCC on transparency regarding its criteria for pursuing cases, warning that failure to address these concerns could lead to public protests.
“The public deserves to know why certain individuals are being protected while others are targeted,” they said