FCTA REFUTES ALLEGED MOVES TO INVESTIGATE FORMER FCT MINISTER 09-09-23
By Sadiq Aminu The Federal Capital Territory Administration has denied allegation by some online media that the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike plans to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the immediate past FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, in relation to certain irregularities in the award of contracts and other such matters.
The FCT Administration categorically and unequivocally stated that these reports are entirely baseless and without any merit whatsoever. The FCT Minister, during his routine inspections of various projects within the FCT, has indeed expressed concerns and frustrations regarding irregularities observed in the procurement and execution of certain projects . However, at no point did he contemplate or authorize any action by anyone within or outside the FCT Administration to invite the EFCC or ICPC to investigate the former FCT Minister in connection with these or any other matters.
The statement says the FCT Minister remains focused on his responsibilities to ensure the efficient and transparent administration of the FCT, and urged the general public to disregard the story in its entirety, as it is nothing but a deliberate attempt to spread fake news.