Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus on major corruption and economic crimes rather than pursuing social media activists. Both reports say Obi makes the call through his media platform, with Nigerian Eye noting the statement is issued via Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR). In the statement, POMR criticises what it describes as “needless harassment” of two social media commentators, identified as Randy Peter and Mama Pee. The group says the EFCC remains important to Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts but should redirect resources toward cases involving alleged financial mismanagement, diversion of public funds, and other serious economic crimes. It argues that summoning, interrogating, or detaining online critics over minor or debatable infractions risks diverting the agency from its core mandate and could affect public perception and trust. The reports also say Obi and POMR urge the EFCC to avoid involvement in political or social disputes and concentrate on tackling high-profile financial crimes, public sector corruption, and related economic challenges.
Peter Obi urges EFCC to prioritize major corruption cases over social media activists
Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus on major corruption an...
- Peter Obi, an NDC presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, calls on the EFCC to prioritize major corruption and economic crimes.
- Obi/POMR criticise alleged harassment of social media commentators Randy Peter and Mama Pee.
- The statements argue EFCC resources should target cases involving financial mismanagement, diversion of public funds, and other serious economic offences.
- Both reports say repeated actions over minor or debatable online issues could affect the EFCC’s public perception and trust.
- Obi/POMR urge the EFCC to avoid involvement in political or social disputes and focus on its anti-corruption mandate.
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus its attention on major corruption cases and other strategic priorities rather than pursuing social media activists. Obi made the call through the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), which criticised what it described as the “needless harassment” of two social media commentators, Randy Peter and Mama Pee.In a statement signed on Thursday by POMR spokesperson, Idris Zekeri, the group said the EFCC remained a critical institution in Nigeria’s fight against corruption and should direct its resources towards addressing major financial crimes affecting the country. Nigerianpolitical newsThe statement noted that corruption had continued to undermine economic growth, infrastructure development and public confidence, urging the anti-graft agency to prioritise cases involving alleged financial mismanagement, public fund diversion and other forms of economic crimes.“Over the past years, we have seen an increasing trend where social media commentators, political activists and online critics are repeatedly summoned, interrogated or detained over relatively minor or highly debatable infractions,” POMR said. Political commentary articlesThe group argued that while the rule of law should apply to all citizens, the EFCC should consider whether devoting significant resources to online disputes represents the best use of its mandate.According to POMR, excessive focus on social media-related matters could affect public perception of the agency and reduce citizens’ confidence in its anti-corruption efforts.“When citizens perceive the agency as a tool for stifling political dissent or managing public relations, that vital trust is eroded,” the statement said.The group urged the EFCC leadership to deploy its investigative and legal resources towards tackling high-profile financial crimes, public sector corruption and other economic challenges confronting the country.It also called on the commission to avoid becoming involved in political or social disputes, stressing that its primary responsibility should remain the fight against corruption. Political commentary articles“A corruption-free Nigeria is possible,” POMR added, while calling for stronger commitment to transparency and accountability in public service.
4 hours agoBy Henry Umoru, ABUJA The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus its attention on major corruption cases and other strategic priorities rather than pursuing social media activists. Obi made the call through the Peter Obi […] The post Obi urges EFCC to focus on strategic priorities, leave Randy Peter, Mama Pee alone appeared first on Vanguard News.
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