How EFCC Treated Me Like Pablo Escobar, Embarrassed Me Before 2023 Polls -- SP Akpabio

 Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has recalled his “fair share” he suffered from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Akpabio made this known during the screening of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede on Wednesday.

Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom said EFCC treats high profile suspects as though they are swooping on Pablo Escobar.

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Escobar a notorious drug lord of Colombian heritage was killed in the 1990s after a global manhunt spanning several years nabbed him.

Akpabio said in the buildup to the 2023 elections, EFCC summoned him over what he called a “frivolous” petition.

In his words:

“I think the EFCC has engaged more in sensationalism than on real investigation,” Akpabio said.

“For me I have had my own fair share [of embarrassment] where even a letter informing EFCC that I won’t be able to come over a frivolous petition, was released by the office of the chairman of EFCC.

“You could see the chairman’s stamp on it. He released the letter just to embarrass me before the 2023 elections but by the glory of God I surmounted it.

“I don’t see how the EFCC will arrest a former governor and come through the rooftop as if they are taking Pablo Escobar. It happened to Rochas Okorocha.

“They broke through the POP and the whole world watched and for you that is investigation.”

Akpabio advised the anti-graft agency to conduct proper investigations before carrying out arrests.