{"id":173886,"date":"2025-08-13T08:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T07:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/lagos-apc-hits-back-at-atiku-over-efcc-allegations"},"modified":"2025-08-13T10:19:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T09:19:45","slug":"lagos-apc-hits-back-at-atiku-over-efcc-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/lagos-apc-hits-back-at-atiku-over-efcc-allegations","title":{"rendered":"Lagos APC hits back at Atiku over EFCC allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as unfounded and misleading the recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is being weaponised by the Presidency to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Tuesday, the party\u2019s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described Atiku\u2019s comments as \u201ca calculated attempt to distort facts and discredit vital national institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the APC, President Bola Tinubu remains unwavering in his commitment to the rule of law and has never interfered in the statutory duties of anti-corruption agencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe EFCC operates as an independent institution without political interference or bias,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>Oladejo also accused the former Vice President of hypocrisy, alleging that he was now undermining the very institutions he once professed to support while in office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe APC has no influence over the EFCC\u2019s operations. The Commission continues to carry out its constitutional mandate of investigating and prosecuting financial crimes without fear or favour, regardless of political affiliation,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is regrettable that a former Vice President who once paraded himself as an anti-corruption advocate is now attempting to tarnish the image of institutions working to sanitise Nigeria\u2019s political and economic systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe EFCC is not a political weapon; it is a statutory body acting strictly on credible intelligence and evidence. Those with clean hands have no reason to be afraid,\u201d Oladejo added.<\/p>\n<p>The party urged Atiku Abubakar to direct his attention towards clarifying unresolved issues surrounding his public record.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRather than peddle unfounded conspiracy theories, we advise Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to focus on clearing the many unanswered questions surrounding his own public record, especially as Nigerians continue to demand accountability from past leaders,\u201d Oladejo said.<\/p>\n<p>Reiterating its confidence ahead of future elections, the APC maintained that it does not resort to illicit methods to win at the polls.<\/p>\n<p>It dismissed Atiku\u2019s comments as political grandstanding, urging Nigerians to disregard what it described as \u201cAtiku\u2019s outburst\u201d and to rally behind ongoing efforts to combat corruption and foster national prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet it be known that the APC is not intimidated by the opposition, nor does it require underhanded tactics to win elections. Our party continues to enjoy the confidence of the Nigerian people through purposeful governance, infrastructural development, and social investment under President Tinubu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a democratic setting, law enforcement agencies must be allowed to do their jobs without interference or blackmail. Atiku\u2019s outburst is an unfortunate reflection of a politician still reeling from repeated electoral defeats and seeking relevance through sensationalism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge Nigerians to ignore this baseless allegation and continue to support the ongoing efforts to build a safer, more prosperous, and corruption-free nation,\u201d Oladejo added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as unfounded and misleading the recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is being weaponised by the Presidency to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. 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