Social critic and human rights activist, Mallam Shehu Mahadi, has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what he perceives as a mockery of Nigerians.
He argues that the freezing of N661 million belonging to the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, falls woefully short of addressing the more significant financial discrepancies associated with his tenure.
Mahadi pointed out that Kyari is under scrutiny for failing to account for an astounding N210 trillion while heading the NNPC.
In his view, the EFCC’s action appears trivial compared to the magnitude of the alleged financial misconduct.
“Please, EFCC, stop insulting the collective intelligence of Nigerians. If you are merely freezing N661 million belonging to Mele Kyari, you might as well recommend him for an appointment as senior petroleum minister, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, or even as the chairman of the EFCC itself,” Mahadi stated, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.
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Furthermore, he highlighted that the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator Wadada, has made several public declarations regarding the staggering N210 trillion that the NNPCL could not account for between January 2017 and December 2023 during Kyari’s leadership.
With that level of unaccounted funds, Mahadi believes that the EFCC’s focus on freezing a fraction of Kyari’s wealth is inadequate and fails to convey the seriousness of the situation.
“In light of these significant allegations, the freezing of a mere N661 million belonging to Mele Kyari is not only disappointing but also insulting to Nigerians who expect accountability from their leaders.
“Enough of this farce, please,” Mahadi concluded, calling for more substantial actions against financial misconduct in the country.
