Comrade Timi Frank who is a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has urged the newly confirmed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, not to disappoint the Nigerian youth by putting up a poor performance.
In a congratulatory message in Abuja Thursday, Frank praised Bawa for acknowledging the fact that his appointment is a hope raiser for youths in governance generally.
He went further to advise the EFCC boss to work in such a manner that Nigerians, especially the youth, will be very proud of him.
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‘Be rest assured that the youths are willing to support you to succeed in the fight against corruption and I urge you to give them the opportunity to do so. However, the youths will not also fail to criticize your action or inaction that may deviate or offend their high hopes and enthusiasm of having one of theirs in that crucial position,’ he said.
Speaking further, he urged the 40-year-old to positively restructure and transform the commission.
According to him, it was high time for the anti-graft body to conscientiously and faithfully discharge its constitutional responsibilities of checkmating corruption towards enhancing national development.
The political activist further advised him to ensure his assumption of office mark the end of impunity, utter disregard for the rule of law, and abuse of the fundamental human rights of citizens by operatives of the Commission.
Frank said, ‘The EFCC should work for Nigeria and Nigerians, not a few privileged persons in a position of authority. Fight corruption everywhere and not in selected places or persons. We look forward to an EFCC that would work to enthrone probity, transparency, and accountability in all facets of our national life. We want an EFCC that will not single out members of one political party or ethnic group for investigation and prosecution or persecution.
‘Anybody suspected to have abused his office by helping himself from the public purse should be investigated and prosecuted irrespective of his political leaning, ethnicity, or creed. We want an EFCC that would be accountable and transparent in its dealings as an agency while fighting to ensure accountability and probity in public service and the private sector. Learn from the successes and failures of your predecessors in office. Eight years is not forever.’
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK