Following
the detention of some top-ranking Peoples Democratic Party officials, a
popular man of God has visited them while in EFCC custody.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Father Matthew Hassan
Kukah, paid an unscheduled visit to some top-ranking Peoples Democratic
Party officials being detained over graft-related issues by the Economic
and Financial Crimes Commission.
He also visited some other people in the cells. Kukah who was
conducted round the detention facilities, described the detention
facilities as ‘clean and orderly” and prayed for Senator
Musiliu Obanikoro, Femi Fani-Kayode and Reuben Abati, who have been in
detention for the second week running.
Kukah said he was satisfied that the EFCC paid good attention to
the well being of the detainees by ensuring that the facilities provided
comfort to them.
“I discussed with some detained suspects like Femi Fani-Kayode,
Musiliu Obanikoro and Reuben Abati; and I am quite pleased they are
looking cheerful.
“I was also happy with the humility of the acting Chairman who
took me round and the way he interacted with the detainees. This is what
is important for our country so that nobody takes these kinds of things
personal. I am happy I came.
“We are all staff of EFCC to the extent that we want a better
country and we are doing what needs to be done. We’ll continue praying
that God guides you, keeps you safe and ensure that we build a country
that we all will be proud of.
"This country has suffered so much, but we hope and pray that
we can bring the suffering and trauma to an end as we collectively fight
corruption.” Kukah said after the visit.
The revered priest, who was conducted round the facilities by the
acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, expressed delight that
the detainees appeared in high spirits despite the discomfort of
temporary restriction. He urged them not to be downcast and to see their
current travail as divine.
While speaking, EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, said the work of the agency is to make Nigeria better. “It is not personal. This is all about Nigeria and making it better. And I think there is a consensus around this,” he said
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