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In response to allegations of bribery against the Commission Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it will not engage in verbal sparring with the Governor of Zamafara State, Muhammad Bello Matawalle.

 

In a BBC Hausa Service interview, Governor Matawalle said that the EFCC Chairman had demanded a $2 million bribe from him.

 

Along with claiming to have proof against the EFCC director, Matawalle insisted that Bawa could not be trusted.

 

The governor initially demanded Bawa's resignation on Wednesday, saying he had concerns about allegations of corruption. However, Bawa pressed the governor on Thursday to make his supporting documentation available to the public.

 

Matawalle claimed, "I have proof that he asked for a $2 million bribe from me. He invited me and gave me the details at the house we met at. Governors were visiting his office, he informed me, but I didn't. I won't make this claim without supporting evidence.

 

The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, was allegedly the target of wild bribery allegations made by the Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, in a recent interview with the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). In response, the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, issued a press release late on Friday night.

 

"Matawalle's use of mudslinging is akin to a drowning man grasping for air. The Commission will not get into a mud war with a suspect it is looking into for corruption and unconscionable looting of his state's resources, while being irritated by his phony accusations.

 

"Matawalle should go beyond saber-rattling by spilling the beans, providing actual evidence as proof of his charges if he wants to be taken seriously.

 

Uwujaren went on to say. The Commission wants to remind the public that some of the allegedly corrupt and politically exposed people have intentions to leave the country before May 29.

 

The Commission is collaborating closely with its foreign allies to thwart these escape attempts and bring those responsible to justice.