The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) has reportedly begun investigating the marketing campaign funds of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), with sources alleging that it’s a part of a method concentrating on opposition politicians, Every day Nigerian studies.
The investigation into NNPP follows the latest arrest of former Delta State Governor and 2023 vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged marketing campaign fund mismanagement.
Sources declare the probe focuses on NNPP’s nationwide chief and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, probably resulting in his arrest. A supply disclosed that the EFCC has been instructed to open a case file in opposition to the chief based mostly on allegations by expelled NNPP members concerning marketing campaign fund mismanagement.
Justice Yusuf Ubale Mohammed of the Kano State Excessive Courtroom beforehand issued an order restraining the EFCC from inviting or arresting Mr. Kwankwaso over these allegations. Nevertheless, there are solutions that the EFCC could bypass the courtroom order on account of exterior pressures.
The renewed investigation has been linked to Mr. Kwankwaso’s latest criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Throughout a convocation ceremony at Skyline College in Kano, Mr. Kwankwaso commented on political dominance in northern Nigeria, sparking debates.
His political affect was additionally highlighted throughout his daughter’s wedding ceremony in Kano, which introduced collectively opposition leaders for prolonged conferences and discussions.
