BEVERLY HILLS, January 06, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has debunked claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that the arrest of its spokesman, Chief Olisa Metuh by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was an attempt to silence opposition.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Abuja at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting which President Muhammadu Buhari presided.
While answering questions from journalists, Mohammed said the Federal Government was not dictating to the anti-corruption agencies how to do their work.
Following arrests of the former Chairman of PDP, Haliru Bello and his son as well as the party’s spokesperson, there have been allegations that the Buhari’s administration was trying to kill the opposition.
“I think the first point to make is that this government is not micro-managing any of the anti-graft agencies. I know for a fact that they don’t contact the president or anybody before they do their job,” he said.
“I think the media also have to do more than they are doing right now. They should investigate these allegations and also make their independent judgment about them.
“Honestly, if the EFCC or ICPC says that they are able to trace certain amount of money to my account, I don’t want you to believe it, I want you to also ask for proof; do your investigation.
“I can assure you that this government, no functionary in government micro-manages or directs the EFCC or ICPC on who to arrest and who not to arrest,” he concluded.
