EFCC is the real yahoo boy in Nigeria - Osagiator Ewean Gabriel

The comment, “EFCC is the real yahoo boy in Nigeria,” in response to VDM’s exposure of corruption within the agency, is a powerful yet troubling statement. It equates a government institution meant to uphold the law with internet fraudsters, suggesting that the very body tasked with fighting corruption is itself corrupt. While frustration with the system is understandable, such a remark underscores the deep-seated mistrust many Nigerians have towards institutions that are supposed to protect justice and fairness.

However, reducing the entire EFCC to this label is problematic. Though individual cases of misconduct may occur, it doesn’t negate the legitimate work done by other members of the agency. Blanket statements like these can demoralize the fight against corruption and fuel cynicism among citizens. The focus should be on holding corrupt individuals accountable while ensuring that the institution as a whole is reformed and strengthened to fulfill its mandate.