The new administration of Governor Usman Ododo in Kogi State does not have any reason to fight the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as it is a people-oriented regime that is open to all stakeholders in the state.
Sources at Lokoja Government House of the state disclosed this recently
The new administration was not going to be joining issues with any person or group, adding that the administration would not be engaging in bulk passing.
The source said the state government has no reason to fight with the EFCC as the anti-graft agency undertakes its mandate as provided by the law.
The government however pledged Ododo’s commitment not only to the rule of law, but fairness and justice where everyone segment of the state would be treated equally.
“Governor Ododo would not be selective to treat one group over the other. The governor is for all the people in the state and would give everyone a sense of belonging in it’s policies and programmes.”
While agreeing that the new administration inherited contentious issues in the state ranging from politics and others, “there would be no bulk passing nor blame anyone or group for anything.”
It would be recalled that the EFCC recently ammended its charges in the case involving the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and it has generated some heat between the state government and the Commission with the state government alleging political motivation in the trial at the Federal High Court Abuja.