The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, is yet to be arraigned in court, saying investigators are still probing over 40 bank accounts linked to the case.
The Director of Public Affairs of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, made this clarification amid public criticism over the delay in prosecuting the former minister.
Uwujaren said the commission was prioritising thorough investigations over public pressure, warning that rushing to court without completing its probe could jeopardise the case.
“If we go to court because of public push and those cases are thrown out, we will still be accused of not doing thorough investigations,” he said.
According to him, the EFCC is determined to ensure that all financial trails are properly examined before any legal action is taken, stressing that the commission’s approach is aimed at securing credible and sustainable prosecutions.
The EFCC has been investigating allegations of financial impropriety linked to Betta Edu, a development that has continued to attract significant public attention and debate.
