PRP Hails EFCC Over Arrest of Bauchi Finance Comm, Calls for Wider Probe into N4.6bn Alleged Laundering
By Ahmed Ahmed
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Bauchi State chapter, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for arresting and investigating the Bauchi State Commissioner of Finance, Yakubu Adamu, over alleged N4.6 billion money laundering.
The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Bauchi State Secretary of the party, Hon. Wada Abdullahi, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Bauchi.
According to the statement, the PRP described the EFCC’s action as a demonstration of courage, professionalism, and commitment to upholding justice and accountability within Nigeria’s public service and financial systems.
The party noted that allegations of such magnitude require thorough, unbiased, and transparent investigation to protect public interest and restore confidence in governance.
The PRP further urged Yakubu Adamu to resign immediately from his position as Commissioner of Finance to enable him to fully cooperate with ongoing investigations and court proceedings without hindering the operations of the ministry.
The party stressed that stepping aside would allow due process to run its full course and prevent any perception of interference.While welcoming the arraignment of the commissioner at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the PRP expressed concern over the adjournment of the case to December 30, 2025, by Justice Emeka Nwite.
It called on the EFCC to ensure diligent prosecution and comprehensive examination of all facts and evidence, stressing that justice must be served without fear or favour.
The party also called on the anti-graft agency to broaden its investigation to cover the entire tenure of Yakubu Adamu as Commissioner of Finance, including all financial transactions and decisions taken during the period.
It urged the EFCC to closely monitor other Bauchi State government officials and bring anyone found culpable to justice.
PRP emphasized that corruption remains a major obstacle to development and pledged to continue advocating transparency, accountability, and good governance in Bauchi State and beyond.
