ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Zamfara State residents in their multitude, on Monday, staged a protest at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, demanding the arrest of the immediate past Governor, Bello Matawalle.
The protesters accused the anti-graft agency of being complicit in the handling of the alleged N70 billion corruption case of former State Governor.
They held placards with inscriptions such as “Is Matawale above the law?” asked that the EFCC re-open its corruption probe against the former Governor.
The leader of the protesters, Nasiru Doka, stated that the citizens of the state are currently being hurt by Mr. Matawalle’s past corruption.
While reading out the protest letter they submitted to the EFCC, Mr. Doka said: “We the voice of the voiceless call on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawale, for the alleged misappropriation of public funds.
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“This call comes amid growing concerns about corruption in Nigeria and the need for accountability in public offices.
“Bello Mohammed Matawale was the governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023. During his tenure, there were allegations of mismanagement of public funds and resources.
“We urge The EFCC to investigate the matter and bring those responsible for the mismanagement of public funds to justice.”
The EFCC had in May revealed it was investigating Matawalle over the theft of more than N70 billion.
The agency explained that Matawalle was yet to be arrested and prosecuted for his alleged criminal acts because he enjoys immunity from prosecution as a state chief executive.