Wike: EFCC Probe Does Not Stop Anyone From Campaigning

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended the inclusion of persons under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in political campaign teams.

Wike said being investigated by the EFCC does not prevent an individual from participating in political activities or canvassing votes.

He made the statement on Wednesday during a media parley, while reacting to criticism over the inclusion of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign structure.

Edu was suspended by Tinubu in January 2024 following allegations of financial impropriety and was subsequently investigated by the EFCC.

She was later named Director of Women Mobilisation in the APC Presidential Campaign Council.

Wike argued that an EFCC investigation does not amount to a conviction, stressing that individuals should not be prevented from political participation solely because they are being investigated.

Edu has not been publicly declared guilty of any offence relating to the EFCC investigation.