The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Saturday described the continued detention of a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Warimopei Dudafa, and Friday’s siege on the home of a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as the height of “executive rascality”.
Mr. Fayose said the EFCC operatives must understand that the nation is currently running a democratic system in which rule of law is sacrosanct.
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Mr. Fayose condemned the invasion of Mr. Fani-Kayode’s home despite an invitation by the EFCC for the politician to appear on Monday at its headquarters for questioning.
“The EFCC under President Muhammadu Buhari is acting as if it is above the law and Nigerians and the international community must remind the commission that we are in a democracy where rule of law is sacrosanct,” Mr. Fayose said.
Mr. Fayose further stated that the EFCC was recently scolded by a judge for its uncivilised manner the agency treats suspects.
“The EFCC must be reminded of the judgement delivered in March, this year by Justice Yusuf Haliru of the Federal High Court in Nicholas Arinse Vs EFCC & Nigerian Army where the judge held that the EFCC did not behave as if we were in a civilised society and that the anti-graft commission was behaving as if we were in a military dictatorship, where they arrest and release person at will.
“In the case of the former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Jonathan, no one is saying those suspected of corrupt practices should not be investigated and tried, but it is wrong for Warimopei Dudafa to have been kept in EFCC custody for over two weeks without trial.
“Also, it is a demonstration of barbarism for the same EFCC that invited Fani-Kayode to its office on Monday to have invaded his house yesterday, holding the occupants hostage for eight hours when there is no evidence that Fani-Kayode refused to honour EFCC invitation.
“Why the show of barbarism by the EFCC as if Nigeria is now back to 1984 when Buhari was a military dictator?” the governor questioned. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Tell them Baba Fayose. Impunity is the word. It is sad the way APC led government is disregarding court others and violating peoples rights. So this is the change? Kwo?
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ReplyDeleteDon't mind him, Fayose or what? You are the next on our list, watch out and see.
ReplyDeleteHehehee....please wake up from your slumber...next indeed...
DeleteIt is simply a slap on d face of thousands of learned Ekiti Elite to av accepted Fayose asvd democratic governor....Though they fear him for his brutal approach in postulating solutions to issues.
ReplyDeleteComment on the issue raised in this headline...why are you talking rubbish...
DeleteAny body who condems Fayose is an illiterate and a slave. How could u be datained 4 2 weeks wit out trial and u open ur mouth and praise illegality pls dis man is making a lot of sence I stand by him.
ReplyDeleteFayoshe should never in his life talk about excecutive rascality because he is the Chief of Staff of executive rascality. HYPOCRITE.
ReplyDeleteExecutive rascality started from ekiti so fayose should close his dity mouth
ReplyDeletePlease note that under no circumstances should any one be detained for 2 weeks without trial when our constitution forbids it. No matter how good the intentions may be illegality should never be condoned.
ReplyDeleteFoyose you didn't say anything when effc invaded Dasuki, why FFK? If SA to Jonathan is nt cooperating ofcourse he should b there, How many poor Nigerian held over years without trial?
ReplyDeleteDnt worry,you will one day be held without trials...rubbish..
DeleteShame to see Nigerians youth attacking a MAn for speaking the truth.
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ReplyDeleteAll our actions as true Nigerians must be predicated on the rule of law regardless of Party affiliation.
ReplyDeleteAnything short of that amounts to dictatorship.
Nigerians beware.
Please my people we want to practice DEMOCRACY but no one has learnt the the principles of DEMOCRACY. America should be in forefront of making sure that this their brain-child and philosophy live up to expectations.
ReplyDeleteMy question is, What is the place of the court in Advanced DEMOCRACIES of the world?
What are the powers of the courts in enforcing rulings against the Executive arm of the government in a DEMOCRATIC setting?
Can America the fathers of Democracy, tell us in all honesty that we are practicing their dreamed DEMOCRACY?
When the President who sworn on 29th May 2015 to uphold the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the rule of law disobeys courts orders what do U expect the electorates to do?
And many more questions begging for answers.