Darius Ishaku: Transparency Group Commends EFCC’s Renewed Anti-Corruption Efforts, Asks Yahaya Bello to Submit Himself to the Court

The Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR), a leading anti-corruption and transparency group, has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its renewed commitment to fighting corruption. This comes after the EFCC recently arrested and began investigating former Taraba State governor Darius Ishaku and filed fresh charges against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello.
According to Onche Ugbabe, Head of Mission at VCR, the EFCC has demonstrated its willingness to carry out its mandate without fear or favour ¹. Ugbabe noted that the commission’s efforts, combined with the contributions of well-meaning Nigerians, are worthy of commendation and will enhance the EFCC’s image.
EFCC recently arrested and commenced an investigation into allegations against the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku filed fresh charges against the embattled former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello., and many other sundry investigations, making the Commission seem to be regaining its mandate position.
According to a statement by its Head of Mission, Onche Ugbabe, on Thursday, the Group noted that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has once again proved that it is poised to carry out its mandate without fear or favour.
Describing the current commitment of the Commission and contributions of well-meaning Nigerians as worthy of commendation, Ugbabe noted that EFCC is surely making remarkable steps in the direction of the fight against corruption.
The statement read, “We are happy to commend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for its recent vigour in carrying out its anti-corruption mandate. The recent efforts will not only pave the way for more collaborations and support but will also enhance the image of the Commission.
“These efforts are inspirations but must be extended too far and wide of the extent of corrupt practices to make it a remarkable story at the end.
“We again ask the former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, to submit himself to the Commission and keep his date at the law court. The Commission should also focus on the oil and other sectors as it is doing on the States.”
The Group restated its promise to stand behind the efforts of Federal and state governments, the EFCC, the ICPC, the NFIU, all security agencies and anti-corruption agencies and units, in the assignment of bringing to birth a new and prosperous Nigeria.

