"Resources Meant for Public are either Diverted, Embezzled": Bawa's Last Statement Before Tinubu Suspended Him
- President Bola Tinubu approved the indefinite suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC chairman on Wednesday, June 14
- Bawa made his last statement as EFCC chairman on Tuesday, June 13, at the inauguration of an Integrity Club in Abuja
- The suspended EFCC chairman urged youths to stand up and fight the evils of corruption because it denies Nigerians their benefits and rights
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FCT, Abuja - The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, gave his last speech as head of the anti-corruption agency on Tuesday, June 13, in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday, June 14 approved the indefinite suspension of Bawa as EFCC chairman.
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In a tweet shared on the EFCC official Twitter handle @officialEFCC, Bawa, while speaking at the inauguration of an Integrity Club at Glisten International Academy, Jahi, Abuja, charged youths to stand up and fight the evils of corruption.
Corruption deprives Nigerians of their comfort, benefits, and rights
Bawa, who spoke through an assistant commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Dele Oyewale, described corruption as a terrible evil.
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The suspended EFCC boss added that corruption denies Nigerians their comfort, benefits, and rights.
He pointed out that corruption is responsible for social and economic challenges across the country.
“Look at Nigeria today; the state of our roads, hospitals, schools and other social amenities are in deplorable state because the resources that are meant for public use are either diverted, misapplied or embezzled."
Commenting on the Integrity Club, Bawa said:
“We are here today to establish an integrity club. The club will guide you to be good citizens of integrity, honesty and patriotism that the country will be proud of."
President Tinubu suspends EFCC chairman Bawa indefinitely
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved the indefinite suspension from office, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) AbdulRasheed Bawa.
Willie Bassey, the director of information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Wednesday, June 14, confirmed Tinubu's move in a statement.
Acting EFCC chairman appointed after President Tinubu suspends Bawa
Legit.ng also reported that Mohammed Umar Abba has emerged as the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
His appointment follows the suspension of AbdulRasheed Bawa, the EFCC chairman, on Wednesday night, June 14, by President Bola Tinubu.
DSS interrogates EFCC chairman Bawa on reason for suspension
Meanwhile, the Department of State Services(DSS), on Wednesday night, said it had invited the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, for further investigations.
DSS public relations director Peter Afunaya made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday night, June 14, via Twitter.
Source: Legit.ng
