“I’m not afraid of the EFCC, I have nothing to hide”

Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo state, has stated that he will go before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if necessary.

Obaseki stated this during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja on Wednesday.

He reiterated that he is not frightened of the EFCC and would gladly surrender himself to them if necessary, as he has nothing to hide.

“I’m not afraid of the EFCC. Why should I be? What is important is focus. I came into office and ignored the noise, concentrating on what I felt was important, and today you can see the results,” Obaseki said.

“If the EFCC calls on me, I will hand myself over; I have nothing to hide.”

The outgoing governor also expressed his belief that the vindictiveness and bitterness in the political landscape are secondary to addressing the real challenges the country faces.