The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has lambasted Chidi Odinkalu,a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission over comments against the Agency on the arrest of Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky.
In a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity on Friday, the EFCC said that Odinkalu ‘s reckless comments” are Unbecoming of a former head of a government agency.
The commission said while Odinkalu had the right to express his opinion as a citizen, he should do so in good faith .
“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some reckless commentaries made by a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu on the arrest of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) by the Commission, describing it as evidence of idleness or an abuse of power .
“The Commission views such commentaries from Odinkalu as unbecoming of a former head of a major government agency. Okuneye was arrested and arraigned by the Commission on the basis of clear cases of abuse of the Naira to which he has pleaded guilty.
“Odinkalu has a right to free speech as a Nigerian but such a right should be exercised with decorum and responsibility. The Commission would not hesitate to take appropriate legal actions against such uncouth commentaries against its lawful mandate by anyone.
“Odinkalu is warned and advised to ventilate his rascally opinions more responsibly in future situations.
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