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May 29: EFCC uncovers plan by governors, ministers to escape
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said it has uncovered plans by some politically exposed persons (PEPs) to flee the country after their tenure on May 29. The PEPs include governors, ministers and political appointees under watch.
The commission again faulted Governor Bello Muhammed Matawalle over alleged $2 million bribe demand linked to its Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa.
It described the allegation as a hoax and wild.
In a statement issued by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC asked its international partners to frustrate the escape of the PEPs.
The statement said: “Again, the commission wishes to alert the public about plans by some of the alleged corrupt politically exposed persons to flee the country ahead of May 29.
“The commission is working in close collaboration with its international partners to frustrate these escape plans and bring those involved to justice.”
On alleged demand of $2m, EFCC said it will “not bandy words with suspect (Matawalle)”.
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