Don’t Miss This!! Read Also the full news here & the full video of the article.Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government against inviting, arresting or interrogating ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over a corruption petition before the EFCC.
In a video on his X account, Melaye said the ADC would prove that Nigerians are more than those in government if Atiku is arrested over what he described as a frivolous petition.
The petition by former lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma calls for reopening corruption allegations against Atiku from his tenure as Vice-President. A 2006 court ruling set aside the EFCC’s administrative indictment. No criminal conviction resulted.
Key Points:
The petition threatens to reignite old corruption allegations against Atiku.
Melaye’s warning signals opposition readiness to mobilise mass protests.
The case could destabilise the political landscape ahead of 2027.
Any arrest may heighten tensions between opposition and the government.
Legal outcomes will test the EFCC’s independence amid political pressure.
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The EFCC has not acted on the petition. Observers will watch for any invitation or arrest and the opposition’s response.
Sources: EFCC petition documents
