Abdulazeez Abdulwahab
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned and advised the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu to ventilate his “rascally opinions more responsibly in future situations”.
The EFCC, in a statement, said its attention was drawn to some reckless commentaries made by Mr Odinkalu on the arrest of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a Bobrisky) by the Commission, wherein the law professor described the action as “evidence of idleness or an abuse of power”.
The Commission says it views such commentaries from Mr 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”, the Commission stated.
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