EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Service have some explaining to give over corruption allegations by ‘VeryDarkMan’ involving Bobrisky
The House of Representatives has called for the investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and National Correctional Service (NCoS).
This followed a motion of national importance by Rep. Patrick Umoh (APC, Akwa Ibom) on the “need to investigate the disturbing corruption allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigerian Correctional Centre (NCC) to save Nigeria from ridicules.”
Umoh noted that a recent publication emanating from Martins Otse also known as ‘VeryDarkMan’ alleges that EFCC dropped money laundering charges against Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju commonly known as Bobrisky after paying N15 million. The publication further revealed that the crossdresser at his sentencing, served his six-month sentence in a private apartment instead of a prison cell.
The lawmaker expressed deep concern over these allegations, noting that they paint a negative image of Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and undermine the country’s efforts to combat corruption. “These are institutions created by this hallowed chamber to fight crimes and ensure justice. Such allegations tarnish Nigeria’s reputation and cast doubt on our ability to enforce the law impartially,” Umoh stated.
He further urged the House to take immediate action by setting up a committee to investigate both the EFCC and NCoS.
In response to the motion, the Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), after putting the question, referred the motion to the committee on financial crimes and reformation of institutions for further legislative action
OrderPaper recalls that Bobrisky was arrested by the EFCC in April on six charges, including money laundering and Naira mutilation.
At his trial before the Federal High Court in Lagos, Justice Abimbola Awogboro dismissed the money laundering charges (counts five and six) and sentenced him to six months in prison for abuse of the naira.
The judge handed down the sentence without the option of a fine, emphasizing that it was meant to serve as a deterrent to others who might engage in the mutilation of the Naira.
Bobrisky began his jail term on 24 March and was released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre on 5 August after serving a six-month jail term.
