Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the EFCC, provided this explanation at a press conference held at the commission’s headquarters to mark his second year in office.

Olukoyede, communicating via Sylvanus Tahir, the Director of Legal and Prosecution at the EFCC and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, denied the allegation, asserting that the EFCC functions independently and remains free from political influence.

He said, “Someone asked the question that it is alleged that politicians who jump ship to the ruling party are shielded. The simple answer is that it’s not true.

“I think the reference was made to the case of a former governor of Delta State. To the best of my knowledge, that case is still undergoing investigation. And in due course, justice will be served.

“We have had situations where cases were rushed to court, and the outcomes were not always good. So we would like to do a thorough job. When we go to court, Nigerians will see what the case is all about.

“There’s no attempt or intention anywhere to shield anybody on account of switching parties, certainly not under this chairman.”