EFCC investigation is mischievous – Saraki

Bukola Saraki, the Nigerian Senate President has reacted to the Seizure of his properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), tagging the investigation as mischievous.

Saraki, on Sunday said this in a statement by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his special adviser on Media and Publicity.

It is reported that the EFCC had on Friday marked for seizure some of Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Saraki, in reaction to this said the investigation is a repeat of a previous attempt where the court had declared him innocent.

The statement reads:

“Our attention has been drawn to the fact that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has marked certain property belonging to Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, obviously under the claim that they are subject of investigation,” the statement reads.

“The action of the EFCC only reinforced our earlier stated position that their current investigation is mischievous, contrary to the tenets of the rule of law and only aimed at settling scores. This position is founded on the fact that these same buildings were the subject of earlier investigations by the EFCC as well as the case initiated by the Federal Government at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

“Also, the case went all the way to the highest court in our country, the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In that case, Saraki was discharged and acquitted because the courts believe the government has no case.”

On the flip side, the EFCC claims not being aware of the report saying it has marked some properties belonging to the Senate President.

According to a report by Premium Times, the EFCC spokesperson, Toni Orilade said he was not aware of the markings on Saraki’s properties.

“I am not aware of the marking, when I get information in respect thereof, I shall communicate with you immediately,” he said.

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