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Burutu Council Chair Claims Blackmailers Threatened with EFCC, ICPC Influence
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Burutu Council Chair Claims Blackmailers Threatened with EFCC, ICPC Influence

From Vanguard · () English

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  • The Burutu council chair claims blackmailers asserted influence over anti-graft agencies like the EFCC and ICPC.
  • He stated that under his leadership, the Burutu local government area remains united without factions in the ruling APC party.
  • The chair emphasized the importance of political cohesion for effective governance.

The chairman of Burutu local government council has revealed that he was targeted by blackmailers who boasted of having connections within Nigeria's anti-corruption agencies. These individuals allegedly claimed to have the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) "in their pockets."

Despite these alleged threats and attempts at extortion, the council chairman asserted that his leadership has maintained unity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu. He stressed that there are no internal factions undermining the party's cohesion in the local government area.

Highlighting the principle of political cohesion, the chairman stated that a wise politician must embrace unity to ensure effective governance. His remarks underscore the challenges faced by local officials and the importance of maintaining party unity amidst such pressures.

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