The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is under scrutiny for its alleged plans to re-arrest Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), despite a court order granting him bail after 151 days in detention, as reported by The Nigerian Patriotic Forum (NPF).
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In a statement released on Thursday, Samuel Lawson Ajibade, the President of the Forum, urged the EFCC to respect the judiciary’s decisions and cautioned against using the anti-graft agency as a tool for witch-hunting or political vendettas.
Ajibade emphasized, “The court order that granted bail to Mr. Emefiele was issued after careful consideration of the evidence provided and must be respected.”
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According to the NPF, the move by the EFCC has received presidential authorization, raising concerns about the independence of the judiciary and potential disregard for established court orders, which could pose a direct threat to the country’s democratic system.
“The judiciary serves as the beacon of hope for every Nigerian, regardless of their social status or influence. It is imperative that the judiciary remains steadfast in asserting its authority as the last bastion of defense for the common man,” Ajibade affirmed.
The Forum called on all stakeholders, including the government, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies, to ensure justice is served and the sanctity of the judicial process upheld. Additionally, they urged the international and business communities to focus their attention on Emefiele’s situation, emphasizing that no business can thrive where the rule of man supersedes the rule of law.
