News Investigators/ The Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR), an anti-corruption advocacy group has advised former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as the Commision renewed its commitment to fight corruption.
The Group restated its promise to stand behind government’s efforts to tackle corruption in all its ramifications.
A statement by its Head of Mission, Onche Ugbabe, on Thursday, hailed the Commission’s recently arrested and commencement of investigation into allegations against former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku.
It noted the fresh charges filed against “the embattled former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello and many other sundry investigations, making the Commission seeming to be regaining its mandate position.
” EFCC has once again proved that it is poised to carry out its mandate without fear or favour,” it said.
“We again ask the former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, to submit himself to the Commission and keep his date at the law court. The Commission should also focus on the oil and other sectors as it is doing on the States.”
Describing the current commitment of the Commission and contributions of well-meaning Nigerians as worthy of commendation, Ugbabe noted that EFCC is surely making a remarkable steps in the direction of fight against corruption.
The statement read in part: “We are happy to commend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for its recent vigour in carrying out its anti-corruption mandate. The recent efforts will not only pave way for more collaborations and supports but will also enhance the image of the Commission.
“These efforts are inspirations, but must be extended to far and wide of the extent of corrupt practices in other to make it a remarkable story at the end,” it added.