EFCC chief alleges corruption in some pilgrim boards
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has alleged that some pilgrim boards were involved in corrupt practices, including the diversion of government funds for Christian and Muslim pilgrimages. Speaking in Abuja, he urged religious leaders to promote honest living and oppose corruption, kidnapping and banditry. Faith leaders also called for unity.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman Ola Olukoyede has alleged that some pilgrim boards were involved in corrupt practices, including the diversion of government funds released for Christian and Muslim pilgrimages. Olukoyede made the allegation at an Inter-Religious Council meeting in Abuja and the public presentation of the EFCC’s inter-faith manual to religious bodies. He referred to past investigations by the commission when discussing the use of pilgrimage funds.
The EFCC chairman urged Christian leaders to use their platforms to support the anti-corruption campaign. He said preaching should help restore the moral dignity associated with honest living, according to the supplied report. Olukoyede also highlighted the manual’s role in addressing issues affecting religious adherents.
The EFCC called on religious leaders to use their influence to sharpen the conscience of their followers. Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and Christian Association of Nigeria President Daniel Okoh separately stressed unity and the need to lead efforts against corruption. Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume urged religious leaders to condemn kidnapping and banditry, saying violence was a crime against faith.
The manual was later presented publicly.
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