An All Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dr. Ladan Salihu has accused the Federal Government of using anti-graft agencies to harass and intimidate political opponents, citing what he described as selective justice.
Speaking on Daily Trust TV news, Dr. Ladan argued that former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, should be released, insisting that others facing similar allegations have been treated differently because of their political affiliations.
He referenced the case of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, noting that Bello “is free and walking on the streets today because he is still in the APC,” and recalled a remark credited to former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, during the Buhari administration that membership of the ruling party often guaranteed protection.
According to Dr. Ladan, the current situation reflects what he called the “incubation period” of such political practices, alleging that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been turned into an instrument of coercion, harassment and intimidation against opposition figures.
“There is no literature anywhere that can change the reality on the ground,” he said, adding that his position would only change if a sitting minister or a high-profile APC official were subjected to the same treatment as Malami.
He maintained that the continued detention of opposition figures while prominent ruling party members remain untouched raises serious concerns about the credibility and independence of the anti-corruption fight.
