EFCC Confirms Dismissal of Staff After Appearing on Lege Miami’s Matchmaking Programme
- A dismissed staff member of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, EFCC, has sparked controversy after appearing on a social media matchmaking programme
- The Commission confirmed that Olakunle Alex Folarin was terminated for certificate forgery and is no longer affiliated with the agency
- EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has ordered Folarin’s arrest for unlawfully retaining official property, including an identity card
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly denounced the involvement of Olakunle Alex Folarin, a dismissed staff member, in a matchmaking programme hosted on Lege Miami’s social media platforms.
Folarin, who previously served as a driver at the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, was recently dismissed from the Commission following allegations of certificate forgery. Despite his termination, he appeared on a matchmaking programme, prompting swift condemnation from the anti-graft agency.
Source: Twitter
In a statement issued by the EFCC, the Commission clarified that Folarin no longer holds any affiliation with the organisation and described his participation in the show as “misleading and inappropriate.”
EFCC chairman orders arrest over unreturned property
The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has reportedly ordered the arrest of Folarin for unlawfully retaining Commission property, including an official Identity Card. According to the EFCC, these items should have been surrendered immediately upon his dismissal.
The Commission stated:
“The public is advised against associating Folarin’s post-dismissal conduct with the EFCC.”
The EFCC emphasised that it remains committed to upholding integrity and transparency in its operations. It urged the public to disregard any representation of Folarin as an EFCC officer, warning that such mischaracterisation undermines the credibility of the Commission’s work.
Source: Legit.ng
