Chidi Odinkalu, the former Director-General of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), fought with the EFCC on X after Odinkalu opposed the arrest and arraignment of crossdresser Bobrisky.
In a post shared on his handle on Thursday, Odinkalu wrote; “Ystday, @NigeriaGov & @NERCNG hiked energy beyond the reach of most #Nigerians. Today, @officialEFCC orchestrates a lynching of #Bobrisky. Ppl who can no longer afford electricity are hailing them because, apparently Bobby is responsible for their poverty.”
The EFCC was offended by his words and vowed to take legal action against Odinkalu in a statement made on Friday, April 5.
‘’The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some reckless commentaries made by a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu on the arrest of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) by the Commission, describing it as evidence of idleness or an abuse of power.
“The Commission views such commentaries from Odinkalu as unbecoming of a former head of a major government agency. Okuneye was arrested and arraigned by the Commission based on clear cases of abuse of the Naira to which he has pleaded guilty.
“Odinkalu has a right to free speech as a Nigerian but such a right should be exercised with decorum and responsibility. The Commission would not hesitate to take appropriate legal actions against such uncouth commentaries against its lawful mandate by anyone.
“Odinkalu is warned and advised to ventilate his rascally opinions more responsibly in future situations.”
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
April 5, 2024”
Odinkalu responded, saying the EFCC’s allegation is self-evident that they are really ”jobless.
“It is now self-evident that @officialEFCC is a shameless, #IdleAndDisorderly institution whose sole preoccupation is #AbuseOfPower. This is beyond unfortunate but entirely predictable.”