Ex-ministers seek out Jonathan over potential EFCC probe

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to hold an important meeting with ministers who served in his administration on Sunday.

The ongoing investigations of the former aides of the ex-President and the recent clamour for Jonathan’s probe is believed to be among the topics of discussion.

Many of the former Jonathan ministers are said to be worried that the anti-corruption efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari appears to be focused solely on those who served in the last administration.

The calls for Jonathan’s investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come from several quarters in recent weeks.

Championing the recent call is Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, who had said: “Nobody is supposed to be above the law. If Jonathan is a culprit, he should face the law. If there is evidence that the former President should face the law, then, he should. After all, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Punch Newspapers reports that a top member of the Peoples Democratic Party, disclosed that the pressure on President Buhari to investigate Goodluck Jonathan would also be discussed.

The PDP chieftain was quoted to have said: “Barring last minute changes, some former ministers would meet Jonathan tomorrow (Sunday) in Abuja. There is no way the issue of probes would not be discussed at such a meeting.”

Meanwhile, a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was quoted to have said that the former President shouldn’t be arrested.

“For example, Senator Ndume called for Jonathan’s arrest. This is a shameful and unnecessary contribution and if Ndume feels that Jonathan has done anything wrong, he should present the evidence to the authorities and the public, rather than try to demonise the man.”

“Even where mistakes have been made, I am a strong believer in loyalty and I will stand by the man that I campaigned for during the presidential election, who is also now the leader of our party. Jonathan should be treated with respect and dignity at all times and he should always be given the benefit of the doubt.”

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