Remember Wike - Nigerians remind Olukoyede as EFCC boss vows to resign if Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted

Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to resign if embattled Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted.

The head of the anti-graft agency in a chat with journalists at the headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday, April 23 swore to follow the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to a logical conclusion.

He also promised to prosecute individuals who obstructed the arrest of the former governor.

The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello on 19 counts bordering on alleged money laundering, breach of trust and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N80.2 billion.

Olukoyede said he and his men won't relent on their plan to sanitize the country in despite the attacks they have faced at various quarters.

He said the EFCC needs the support of Nigerians to succeed as he emphasized that if the agency fails, Nigeria fails. He stated that the efforts made currently has helped the value of the Naira and the foreign market.

His comments have generated mixed reactions on social media.

sir_mubee commented: "Make he resign so what?! There are plenty people waiting for that seat sir"

surebaba66 wrote: "I think this is the best EfCC boss ever"

Katalyst said: "Keep going! May the universe be with you!"

jennex_cee commented: "Plz remember Wike in ur investigation"

In my six months , we have recovered over N120bn and made over 1,600 convictions- EFCC Chairman pic.twitter.com/NsbmafDYfV

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