Former Chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Mrs Farida Waziri, recently claimed in her new book that she was removed from office by ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, because of her probe of some oil racketeers.
Waziri had made the statement in her book which prompted a response from Jonathan’s Spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze.
Again, Eze has debunked the claims by the former EFCC boss, berating her for insisting on the narrative.
In a statement, the former President’s Spokesman said that Jonathan has no personal issues with Mrs Waziri, adding that she was removed from office due to national interest.
Waziri is considered by many Analysts one of the worst EFCC bosses in the history of the commission.
“Her removal, therefore, has a lot to do with reasons relating to Nigeria’s interest and global standing which details Dr Goodluck Jonathan is obliged to keep as a State secret in our common national interest.
“It is very important to note that when dealing with the interest of the nation and the performance of the functions of a public office, a determined Leader cannot prioritise the interest of an individual,’’ the statement noted.
“Those who choose to continue to rue, like Mrs Waziri, over the loss of public positions should realise that such a position, which is a public trust, is not an entitlement. They are usually given to individuals to provide service to the people.
“Public officers should, therefore, see such transitions as their own personal sacrifice to the nation,’’ the statement concluded.
