The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says President Bola Tinubu has greatly shown immense political will in the fight against economic and financial crimes by not interfering in the works of the anti-graft agency.

Olukoyede made this known while on a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

“Since I was appointed the Chairman of the EFCC, the president has never called me to stop, impose, dictate or prescribe any directive as regards the affairs or activities of the commission, rather the anti-graft agency has so far enjoyed adequate support needed from the federal government towards achieving the mandate of the commission,” the EFCC chairman was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, on Friday, June 14.

He added that given the autonomy the EFCC has gotten so far, “I can assure Nigerians that the EFCC will stop at nothing to curb if not eradicate corruption in the country and hold political office holders accountable for their activities regarding the management of the resources that are meant to better the lives of Nigerians.”

Olukoyede stated that President Tinubu has continued to support him immensely in the way and manner needed for the anti-graft agency to achieve its mandate despite all unhealthy complaints and criticisms coming from some elites and political officeholders in the country.

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The EFCC boss while expressing his gratitude to the monarch for the support and royal blessings coming from him so far in the fight against corruption, he assured that “the EFCC will fight head-on those entrusted with our commonwealth for robust economic growth but using them for their personal gains.”

Speaking, Ooni thanked Olukoyede for his commitment, efforts, and passion he is deploying towards the fight against corruption in the country.

The traditional ruler also applauded the community engagements and collaboration initiatives among relevant stakeholders in combating the menace of corruption adopted by the EFCC chairman to ensure corruption is brought to its knees.

The monarch also thanked Tinubu on behalf of the EFCC for non-interference in the activities and duties of the commission.

“This shows that truly, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands to achieve a corrupt-free nation and we all must support him by contributing our quotas,” Ooni said.

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