Reactions As Released Suspended Accountant-General Reunites With Family

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the video of suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris who was released from the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC reuniting with his family.

Recall that the anti-graft agency arrested and released Idris on bail for his alleged involvement in an N174 billion fraud.

The development was confirmed by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren while speaking with Punch on Thursday morning.

Uwujaren said “The suspended Accountant-General is out on bail. He was released last night.”

Idris was arrested on the 16th of May in connection with a series of frauds that was initially thought to be N84 billion.

Idris on Wednesday night reunited with his family after spending over a week at the custody of the anti-graft agency.

In the video that surfaced captured moment family of the suspended Accountant-general was welcomed by family and friends, this including his young daughter.

Watch video below;

Reacting to the video, many Nigerians expressed disappointment, questioning the grounds on which the anti-graft agency freed the accountant -general.

Some reactions culled by this publication below;

One cuteivy42 wrote; ‘Released on what grounds? did he return the money or not?’

One uwazurum wrote; ”Shameless people. See them acting like he went to represent Nigeria in the Olympics. What are they teaching that little girl? You love your child but other people’s kids are dispensable. Starve or whatever, you do not care.”

One chiblue0202 wrote; ‘‘Ofcos ….. when they arrest you … drop something and you are free to go … that’s why they steal and will continue to be stealing.”

One ouchcleo wrote; ”Beneficiaries of largesse have gone to welcome him. Rotten system”

One ticobenson wrote; ”Joke of a nation .. Zoo #getyourpvc”

One gozie_tokz_autos_ltd wrote; ‘‘And he was released???????? on what grounds, this country is a Joke”