The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to silence opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n
In a statement on Monday, the party\u2019s spokesman, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, described Atiku\u2019s claim as \u201cbaseless and misleading,\u201d accusing the former presidential candidate of attempting to \u201cmalign the integrity of national institutions for cheap political gain.\u201d<\/p>\n
Oladejo maintained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s administration remains committed to upholding the rule of law and the independence of anti-graft agencies. He stressed that the APC has no control over the EFCC\u2019s operations, which he said are guided strictly by credible intelligence and evidence, regardless of political affiliation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is particularly disturbing that a former Vice President who once claimed to be a champion of anti-corruption is now attacking the very institutions working to sanitize Nigeria\u2019s political and economic landscape,\u201d Oladejo said. \u201cThose who have nothing to hide should have no reason to fear.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Lagos APC urged Atiku to focus on addressing questions surrounding his own public record rather than \u201cpeddling unfounded conspiracy theories.\u201d The party further stated that it does not require \u201cunderhanded tactics\u201d to secure electoral victory, insisting it enjoys the confidence of Nigerians through \u201cpurposeful governance, infrastructural development, and social investment\u201d under President Tinubu.<\/p>\n
Oladejo also called on Nigerians to disregard Atiku\u2019s comments and support ongoing efforts to build \u201ca safer, more prosperous, and corruption-free nation.\u201d<\/p>\n
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