In a recent statement via his official X account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a well-known human rights lawyer and former Chairman of Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission has shared his thoughts on the state of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Using his official X account, Odinkalu expressed concerns about the EFCC's current leadership.
"The @officialEFCC under its current leadership has made a mission of fiddling while the country careens. The self-imposed incapacities of the Commission have now become one of the biggest threats to #Nigeria’s peace and security," Odinkalu wrote.
He believes the Commission's inaction is harmful to Nigeria's stability.
Odinkalu criticized the EFCC for its lack of effectiveness.
This statement highlights his view that the EFCC's failures are contributing to national problems.
The EFCC was established to combat financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria.
However, according to Odinkalu, the current leadership is not fulfilling this mission.
He suggests that the Commission's inaction is worsening the country's challenges.
Odinkalu's comments has brought discussions about the EFCC's role and performance.
Many people share his concerns about the Commission's effectiveness.
They worry that corruption and financial crimes are increasing due to the EFCC's inactivity.