Nigerian Politician Wike Defends Right to Contest Elections Despite EFCC Probe

Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike asserts that facing an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigation does not legally bar him from participating in upcoming political contests.

2 Sept, 12:40 — 2 Sept, 12:40

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Being under EFCC probe doesn’t bar political activity – Wike

He said, “Somebody who had an EFCC case and was charged to court could still contest an election and become a governor. There was nothing wrong with that. Now, somebody who has not been charged to court but is only being investigated by the EFCC is being denied the right to campaign for votes because the EFCC is investigating the person?” The post Being under EFCC probe doesn’t bar political activity – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigerian Politician Wike Defends Right to Contest Elections Despite EFCC Probe

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