The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has categorically denied reports suggesting his intention to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate his predecessor, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello. Wike's office has refuted the claims, dismissing them as unfounded and aimed at sowing discord among the public.
In a statement released on Saturday, September 9, Wike's office emphasized that the reports were completely baseless and lacked any credibility. Anthony Ogunleye, the Director of Press at the Office of the FCT Minister, signed the statement, asserting that the allegations were designed to mischievously create confusion among the general public.
While Wike has expressed concerns about irregularities discovered during his inspections of various projects in the FCT, he has never authorized or considered involving the EFCC or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in investigating his predecessor. Ogunleye reiterated that Wike had not contemplated any action to invite external agencies to probe the former FCT Minister.
The statement urged the public to disregard such news and emphasized that Wike remains committed to addressing the irregularities observed in the procurement and execution of projects within the FCT.
