Former governor of Lagos state, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has reacted to the searching of his Lagos residence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Igbere TV reports.
Igbere TV had reported that operatives of the anti-graft agency, on Tuesday, conducted a search in the private home of Ambode located in Epe, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The EFCC had in a statement, said the development was part of ongoing investigation into the activities of the former governor while in office.
Reacting in a statement obtained by Igbere TV, Mr Ambode urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding as there was no cause for alarm.
He said the EFCC has not opened any direct communication with him on any issue, adding that he was ready and willing to respond if or when they do so.
“This morning, operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission visited the Epe Country home and Parkview Ikoyi residence of Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Governor of Lagos State, with warrants to conduct a search. These searches were carried out extensively and at the end of the exercise the operatives left without any incident.
“The former Governor reiterates that the EFCC has till date not had any direct communication with him on any subject matter whatsoever and if or when it occurs he is ready and willing to respond.
“The former governor wishes to assure his supporters and the generality of Lagosians to continue to remain calm and law-abiding as there is no cause for alarm”, the statement partly read.
The former governor reiterated his belief in the rule of law and due process, saying he remains grateful for the opportunity to have served Lagos diligently and conscientiously.
Igbere TV recalls that Ambode, in an earlier response to allegations by the EFCC that it had frozen certain accounts linked to him, said no account of his contained N9.9bn let alone being frozen by the Commission.
The former governor insisted that the said accounts were opened and operated by the Lagos State Government, while in office.
