UK Warns EFCC, INEC Over 2019 Election
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against bias ahead of the 2019 general elections.
The UK envoy spoke when he visited the corporate headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja on Wednesday.
He said, “INEC and EFCC should be there to preserve the integrity of the political process, including taking forward investigations without any prejudice on one side or the other, following the evidence and taking action where it is justified.
“We are pleased to see how the EFCC operates, and we are assuring you of the endless support of the British Government in the fight against corruption.