Bawa Denies Selling Seized Property In EFCC Custody

The newly nominated Chairman of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Wednesday denied selling the seized property in EFCC custody at its Port Harcourt Zonal office.

Bawa who is currently being grilled at the Senate at plenary, also insisted that he was qualified to be the Chairman of the Commission based on the provisions of the EFCC Act.

He said the seized property in Port Harcourt were properly disposed off by the agency’s officials from its headquarters.
Meanwhile, Bawa, has vowed to repatriate all looted assets stashed in foreign countries.
He made the pledge on Wednesday during his screening as Chairman of the Commission at the Senate plenary.
He said he is aware of the enormity of the tasks as head of the anti-graft agency and pledged to discharge them with all sense of responsibility.
“My priority, if confirmed by the Senate, will be to repatriate all our stolen assets for the betterment of all Nigerians,” he said.
Bawa said his appointment had renewed the hope of many young Nigerians in the country and vowed to give them good representation so that more youths will get the opportunities to serve the country in different capacities.