Adamawa Governor Drops Bombshell: Calls For EFCC To Be Strengthened, Not Scrapped!

Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Hard Copy, Fintiri stressed, “Scrapping the EFCC is not the answer, despite the issues surrounding its creation. What we need is to enhance its operations and eliminate the political meddling that often leads to accusations of witch-hunting.”

He also criticized the federal government’s practice of seizing state funds recovered through corruption investigations, calling it inappropriate.

Fintiri explained, “I heard the Attorney General of Oyo State express concern after a court session, highlighting that while funds should be distributed among federal, state, and local governments, the federal government often oversteps by scrutinizing state and local expenditures. Even when these funds are recovered, they are taken into the federal treasury, which is a practice that needs to stop.”

The governor further noted that he would decide whether to join the legal challenge against the EFCC after consulting with his Attorney General.