By Henry Umoru, ABUJA
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus its attention on major corruption cases and other strategic priorities rather than pursuing social media activists.
Obi made the call through the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), which criticised what it described as the “needless harassment” of two social media commentators, Randy Peter and Mama Pee.
In a statement signed on Thursday by POMR spokesperson, Idris Zekeri, the group said the EFCC remained a critical institution in Nigeria’s fight against corruption and should direct its resources towards addressing major financial crimes affecting the country.
The statement noted that corruption had continued to undermine economic growth, infrastructure development and public confidence, urging the anti-graft agency to prioritise cases involving alleged financial mismanagement, public fund diversion and other forms of economic crimes.
