Bobrisky: EFCC Chides Prominent Nigerian Who Condemned Arrest

Basking in the euphoria of its successful prosecution of controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has reprimanded human rights activist, Prof Chidi Odinkalu over his comments on the case.

GWG.ng reports that Odinkalu had following the arrest of Bobrisky had flayed the move as a distraction aimed at removing public focus on topical issues affecting the citizenry and notably the increase in electricity tariff.

Reacting to his post, the EFCC in a statement issued by its director of media, Dele Oyewale said:

“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some reckless commentaries made by a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu  on the arrest of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) by the Commission, describing it as evidence of idleness or an abuse of power .

 “The Commission (EFCC) views such commentaries from Odinkalu as unbecoming of a former head of a major government agency.  Okuneye was arrested and arraigned by the Commission on the basis of clear cases of abuse of the Naira to which he has pleaded guilty.

“Odinkalu has a right to free speech as a Nigerian but such a right should be exercised with decorum and responsibility.  The Commission would not hesitate to take appropriate legal actions against such uncouth commentaries against its lawful mandate by anyone.

 “Odinkalu is warned and advised to ventilate his rascally opinions more responsibly in future situations” the EFCC spokesman said.

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