Senate members demand new EFCC

The Senate has called for a new, reformed and rebranded Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Suleiman Kwari, spoke on Tuesday at the commencement of the 9th Senate Legislative Anti Corruption Strategy Implementation Session.

He advised that ninety per cent of investigation be done before arrest is effected.

“Media hype must stop. If you want to be effective forget the media, do the work and let your work speak for you,” he told EFCC officials.

Kwari disclosed that the 9th Senate was determined to ensure constant flow of information and engagement between the Senate and the EFCC.

Aliyu Wamakko, a former Sokoto State Governor, expressed concern on EFCC’s lean budgetary allocation for legal fees.

He demanded adequate provision for the purpose in the EFCC budget for effective prosecutorial activities.

Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mohammed Umar Abba, sought the support of the committee through appropriation.

Aliyu Wamakko, a former Sokoto State Governor, expressed concern on EFCC’s lean budgetary allocation for legal fees.

He demanded adequate provision for the purpose in the EFCC budget for effective prosecutorial activities.

Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mohammed Umar Abba, sought the support of the committee through appropriation.