New EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa Threatens To Resign, See Why

The newly-appointed chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa has threatened to resign if anybody asked him to go against the rule of law or his conscience.

Abdulrasheed Bawa stated this while reiterating his commitment to rid Nigeria of corruption during a live appearance on NTA, Friday, March 26, 2021.

The EFCC boss said the rule of law and fear of God shall be his guiding principles.

Bawa identified corruption as an encumbrance hampering the sustainable growth of the country, stressing the need for all hands to be on deck to deal with the menace.

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He stressed that Nigerians are in the habit of worshipping money not bothering on the source. He also calls on stakeholders to join in the fight against corruption in the country

He said, "We are in the habit of worshipping people that have money in the society, but never bother to ask questions about their source of income. In winning the fight against corruption, we are engaging all stakeholders including religious leaders, community leaders, and others.

“The Commission under my watch will continue to abide by the rule of law,” the 40-year-old told the anchor, ace broadcaster, Cyril Stober.

“If anybody asks me to do anything contrary to my conscience or against the rule of law, I will resign my appointment.”

Bawa emphasized that “we need to change our attitudes in Nigeria”.

The EFCC boss further stated that "fighting corruption was an onerous task that should not be left in the hands of EFCC alone and urged Nigerians to stop glorifying corruption and corrupt people in the society".