A group under the aegis of Ethnic Nationality Forum Stand for Equity and Governance, has called on the National Assembly to caution the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over harassment, intimidation and slandering of the former President Goodluck Jonathan family’s image.
The group, which also wants the probe of EFCC over intimidation of Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of the former President, while expressing support for the war against corruption in the country, reiterated that the National Assembly must call the EFCC to order to ensure that the rule of law is followed in accordance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independent Day pledge.
The group, comprising Ijaw Youth Council, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, Ndokwa Youth Movement, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yoruba Youth Council and Middle Belt Youth Council, in a statement, commended the 8th National Assembly for being Independent contrary to practice in the past where National Assembly was just a puppet in the hands of the Executive arm of government.
“Contrary to the previous expectations, you have been a fiercely independent parliament that has served as an effective check to the Executive.
Your people-oriented positions such as your stance on the proposed $29billion loan and the ill-advised plan by the Nigerian Communication Commissioned (NCC) to increase the price of data are just two classic examples.”
“We totally support the ongoing anti-corruption crusade; we are nonetheless calling on you to prevail on the Federal Government to be true to President Buhari’s Independence Day pledge that ‘in fighting corruption, however, the government would adhere strictly by the rule of law.’ This can only be achieved by calling the EFCC to order,” they said.
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