Di Economic and Financial Crimes Commission don declare one John Ekuma wanted for case of obtaining money by false pretence. Di anti-graft agency publish am for public notice as part of dem effort to track suspected fraudsters. Ekuma na indigene of Ikwo Local Government Area for Ebonyi State, and im last known address na 13/14 Ligali Ayomide Street for Victoria Island, Lagos State.
Di notice wey EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, sign for Tuesday appeal to members of public to help with information wey fit lead to di suspect arrest. Di statement read say, “Di public dey hereby notify say John Kelechi Ekuma, wey im photograph appear above, na person Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dey want for alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence.”
Di agency urge anybody wey get useful information about im whereabouts to contact EFCC offices across di country or reach dem through official communication channels. Dem list offices for Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt and Abuja. Dem also give phone number 08093322644 and email address info@efcc.gov.ng as contact points.
EFCC reiterate im commitment to tackle financial crimes and call on public to support dem effort by providing credible information wey fit aid ongoing investigations. Di commission say make people with information contact nearest Police Station and other security agencies if dem no fit reach EFCC directly.
For another matter, political advocacy group wey dem call Mamman Legacy Initiative don accuse Taraba State Government of orchestrating campaign of intimidation against former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. Di group claim say na ahead of 2027 governorship election dem dey do am.
For statement wey dem issue on Monday for Jalingo, MLI allege say EFCC dey used to undermine Mamman. Dem describe di situation as “calculated and systematic attempt” to weaken perceived political contender. Di allegations follow reports say security operatives recently surround Mamman residence.
MLI claim say di move na to disrupt planned homecoming rally wey dem schedule for April 4. Dem also say na to intimidate supporters and weaken di former minister grassroots network across Taraba State. For statement wey im coordinator, Musa Mustapha, sign, di group dismiss previous corruption allegations against Mamman as unsubstantiated.
Di group argue say di developments na politically motivated. Dem suggest say Mamman rising profile don make am significant threat to current administration. MLI allege say political actors dey resort to institutional pressure instead of policy-based engagement to sideline am.
“These actions raise serious concerns about di state of democratic processes and political tolerance,” di statement read. Dem question whether citizens dey penalised for participating in political activities.
Mamman wey serve under former President Muhammadu Buhari never formally declare im intention to contest 2027 governorship election. But speculation about possible bid don intensify for recent months.
Di group also call on All Progressives Congress to ensure transparency and fairness for im candidate selection process. Dem cite disputes wey follow party 2023 governorship primaries for Taraba State. MLI urge supporters of di former minister to remain calm. Dem express confidence say “truth and justice will ultimately prevail” amid rising political tensions.
As of time of filing dis report, neither Taraba State Government nor EFCC don respond to di allegations.
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