BOBRISKY: REPS TO VISIT EFCC, PRISON OCT 21

The House of Representatives Committee investigating allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) will visit the Lagos offices of the two agencies on Monday, October 21, 2024.

The allegations were made by controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, through a recorded telephone conversation obtained by social media influencer, Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan.

Background

Bobrisky was convicted on April 5, 2024, by the Federal High Court in Lagos and sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the naira. However, he regained freedom on August 5, 2024, amid allegations of receiving preferential treatment.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordered an investigation and suspended the Deputy Controller of Corrections, Michael Anugwa, and Sikiru Adekunle.

Allegations and Investigation

According to VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky alleged that he paid N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him. An audio recording also claimed that Bobrisky did not spend time in prison but in a private apartment arranged by his godfather.

The EFCC and NCoS denied the allegations. Additionally, Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have paid N5 million to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to secure a Federal Government pardon.

Committee’s Next Steps

The Chairman of the investigating committee, Ginger Onwusibe, reports that the committee would visit Lagos for its investigation.

“We are visiting the correctional centre in Lagos and the EFCC office in Lagos on Monday next week (October 21). After our visit, we shall resume hearing,” Onwusibe said.

Onwusibe also stated that Bobrisky would be invited for questioning after the visit.

Drama at the Hearing

VeryDarkMan initially refused to speak until Bobrisky was also made to face the public. However, after assurances from his counsel, Deji Adeyanju, and committee members, he agreed to cooperate.