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EFCC Going After Saraki Because Of 2023 Presidential Ambition – Yakasai

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Elder Statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has alleged that former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki is on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because of his perceived 2023 presidential ambition.

According to Yakasai, the EFCC in on the former Kwara Governor’s case to block his political moves.

Naija News recalls the EFCC revealed last week that Saraki was invited for questioning over allegations of corruption and money laundering.

On Monday, Yakasai told newsmen in Kano that the EFCC searchlight on Saraki is politically motivated to block his 2023 presidential ambition.

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He urged security and other government agencies not to allow themselves to be used as tools for political intimidation and harrasment.

He said, “I have read a report in the social media that my son and the son of my very good friend, the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, the former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki was invited by the EFCC last Saturday, July 31, 2021.

“I will not be involved in anything that will obstruct or interfere with the normal duty of any law enforcement agency. However, I hope this EFCC move against the former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki is not about politics or anything to do with the forthcoming elections in our country.

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“Bukola is my son from many angles, he is a son of my late friend and political associate, Second Republic’s Senate Leader, Dr. Olusola Saraki. Besides Bukola is a friend to my eldest son.

“For that reason, I am naturally concerned whenever his freedom and wellbeing is subjected to undue harassment whatsoever. In addition, in my capacity, as one of those who have committed themselves to the promotion of freedom and fundamental human rights of all citizens of our country whether or not they are children of my friends or relatives. I spent well over 70 years fighting for those rights.

“I hope the move against Bukola is not the beginning of political intimidation or harassment of perceived political opponents of the party in power. I do not belong to any political party in Nigeria, as my reaction is born from my commitment to the protection of individual liberty of all Nigerians regardless of their rank ethnicity creed or political inclinations.’’

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Meanwhile, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has told a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega to stop using the party’s name to gain prominence.

The APC in a statement on Monday by the National Secretary of its Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe said Jega was only speaking about the party to launch his political career.