The
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu,
has confirmed that the agency is currently investigating a sum of $15,591,700,
which was traced to accounts belonging to Patience, wife of former
president, Goodluck Jonathan.
Magu
told newsmen after an interactive session with the commission’s external
lawyers and civil society organisations that some banks in the country which
allegedly helped in concealing stolen money in the country would soon face
trial by the commission.
He
said, “We are on it (Patience’s $15,591,700). You see, we work for the
long-term. We must complete our preliminary investigations before we come out.
We will not spare anybody. We cannot protect anyone form answering to the
people.
“Determination
is key. I believe we will go a long way. Our tomorrow is better than our
today.”
Magu
said it was unfortunate that some banks created an enabling environment for
looting.
“The
banking sector is creating a fertile ground for corruption. It was as if the
banks told the looters, go and steal and I will hide it for you. This must
stop. We will zoom in on the banks. We need to stop them from creating an
enabling environment for corruption to thrive,” he added.
Meanwhile,
First Law Associates, Solicitors to Mrs. Jonathan, has given the anti-graft
agency14 day-ultimatum with effect from September 18 to lift the
embargo placed on her accounts and tender a public apology to her.
-Daily Post
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