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 EFCC warning to promoters of a planned nationwide protest.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a warning to those planning the protest.
The protest is being organized in response to economic hardship in the country.
The EFCC’s warning has brought controversy and debate.
Professor Odinkalu did not hold back in his criticism of the EFCC's stance.
"What nonsense?! An @officialEFCC which does its work will have the public rallying in support of it. An #EFCC that is out to lunch will be issuing disgraceful bombast & bluster like to announce its incompetence & irrelevance or worse," Odinkalu wrote.
He stated that a competent EFCC would have public support.
He went further to highlight his disappointment with the commission's approach.
His comments reflect his frustration with what he perceives as the EFCC's failure to address its core responsibilities.
The warning from the EFCC comes at a time when many Nigerians are experiencing significant economic hardship.
Rising inflation, unemployment, and other economic challenges have led to widespread disappointment.
The planned protest aims to draw attention to these issues and demand government action.
The EFCC's warning was intended to deter the protest organizers.
However, Odinkalu's response suggests that the commission's approach may have backfired.
His statements connects with many who share his concerns about the EFCC's effectiveness.