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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it would invite the two politicians who circulated a fake news on Tuesday for questioning.
Tony Orilade, a spokesperson for the anti-graft office, said the news could injure the country’s interest and said Femi Fani-Kayode and Yinka Odumakin would have to explain their action.
Recall that Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, posted a tweet Tuesday afternoon that EFCC operatives had surrounded the residence of the Chief Justice, Walter Onnoghen.
Odumakin, an Afenifere chieftain, also posted a video saying he had learnt of the EFCC’ move against the top jurist.
Both claims turned out false by Tuesday night, with Mr Onnoghen himself denying the claim.
Onnoghen is facing allegations of false asset filings with the Code of Conduct Bureau.
Orilade, who spoke at the conference of Online Publishers Association of Nigeria which is underway in Abuja, said if both men failed to disclose useful information, they may not be released on time.
As at the time of filling this report, TNG is yet to verify if the anti-graft agency has sent formal invitation to the two politicians.