Diezani: Prioritise evidence over narratives in corruption cases – Analyst tells EFCC

Public affairs analyst Ephriam Attah urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure its investigations are driven by verifiable evidence rather than public narratives. He reacted to the acquittal of former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke by a UK court, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations before prosecutions. Attah also highlighted reputational damage from unsubstantiated allegations and called on Nigeria to establish a structured framework to leverage the expertise of retired professionals.