Nigerians have taken a jab at Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his recent comments that some religious organizations are “more corrupt” than public officers in Nigeria. Olukoyede who has been in the news over the past months over the arrest, and prosecution of Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello commented at a leadership conference organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Lagos on Friday, July 12....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
According to him, the EFCC recently recovered “many millions from a religious organization.”
Olukoyede accused religious leaders of looking at the “speck in someone else eyes, but meanwhile; there is a log in yours.”
He, however, urged clerics to use their platform “not only to preach but also to demonstrate” good characters to their congregation.
He said: “Just this last week, I have had cause to recover how many millions from a religious organisation,” the EFCC boss said.
“They appointed you a pastor, and that is when you become a big man. We don’t even know what you are doing to earn a legitimate living. You live on the ministry and the church or mosque money. You can’t even explain the source of your wealth.
“Some religious organisations are more corrupt than public offices. I have evidence towards that. You look at the speck in someone else eyes, but meanwhile, there is a log in yours.”
In January, Olukoyede said the EFCC uncovered a religious sect laundering money terrorists in Nigeria.
His comments raised some concerns on social media. See some reactions below
Manlikehonest wrote: “Na those religious leaders dem dey use siphon money. They are very much aware that the law enforcement can’t trace such funds, all will be labeled as tithes and offerings”
omode.ever.sarki commented: “We dey wait for your resignation latter oga Efcc. U get power to recover money from church but no fit prosecute Yahaya Bello. Shame on u”
edem_ek said: “Wetin concern religion with EFCC? Face your work or resign. Afterall yahaya bello is still somewhere laughing at you playing “catch me if you can”.
mrbiofuel.africa wrote: “All the evidence wey u get for yayah Bello wetin una do. Corruption is everywhere that’s why we can’t grow as a nation”
andersonwaw commented: “These spineless public holders alway talk instead of actually doing the work. Mtweew. Pot dey call kettle black. What stops you from inviting all religious leaders to prove their wealth… Talk,talk talk then find who to use as scapegoat make dem say you dey work. Later we go still find out say you steal money”
nkiru59 said: “Corruption is corruption. Call it that. And just do your job @officialefcc . There is no government in the world that is worse than what Nigeria has. Until money is yanked off politics and public offices, nigeria will remain as it is. Until money is completely separated from politics? People are in politics in Nigeria to make money and not leave a legacy. It is a business for the participants . Call it what it is. And stop the lip servicing….READ FULL ARTICLE
