In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, Okechukwu, who is also a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed the following viewpoint. He implored his adversaries to cease their hostilities, as he prepared to engage in his professional endeavors.
According to Okechukwu, it is not uncommon for controversy to arise following the nomination to a significant and crucial position such as the chairman of the EFCC, regardless of whether the selection aligns with existing legislation.
A thorough examination of the ongoing argument reveals that the critics of Ola Olukoyede have overlooked the well-known and timeless principle espoused by the eminent physicist Albert Einstein.
He stated that insanity is repeatedly engaging in the same actions while anticipating different outcomes. According to Okechukwu's statement, it might be inferred that... The speaker asserted that the appointment of Olukoyede was a corollary, as it aimed to address the issue that the establishment of the EFCC was intended to offer an alternative solution for achieving better results in the challenging endeavor of combating corruption.
Hence, his selection based on the fraudulent aspect of the esteemed legal profession presents a suitable option for implementing reforms. According to Okechukwu, engaging in alternative actions is comparable to repeatedly performing the same action while anticipating various outcomes.
Regarding the legalistic aspect of his qualification, Okechukwu expressed alignment with the prevailing perspective held by senior counsels, asserting that Olukoyede's extensive expertise is beyond reproach. This is due to his previous leadership role within the EFCC and his dedicated involvement in the complex field of fraud for the past twenty years.
The purpose of the law is to prioritize the importance of related experience. The successful implementation of the reforms proposed in President Tinubu's Renewed Agenda necessitates the leadership of an individual who possesses comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the subject matter, along with the necessary legal instruments. According to Okechukwu, the nomination of Olukoyede embodies the fundamental objective.
According to Okechukwu, he expressed his anticipation for improved outcomes from Olukoyede and encouraged him to consistently and conscientiously conclude investigations in order to circumvent the occurrence of media trials.
He strongly advised him to immediately initiate thorough investigations in order to uncover the billions of dollars that have been illegally taken from Nigeria's national resources and hidden overseas.
As an individual who has held positions on both the Technical Committee of the Presidential Advisory Council on Corruption and the Technical Committee on the Repositioning of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), it is expected that he would diligently investigate and recover significant amounts of money that have been hidden overseas. This action would serve to alleviate the economic challenges and debt burden faced by Nigerians.
It is logical to conclude that the recovered funds should not be limited to only the looted assets of General Abacha. Okechukwu responded, urging Olukoyede's critics to detach themselves from their emotions and cease their confrontational actions.