Date Published: 02/16/10

I will send Aondoakaa to prison if…Waziri

*Says ministers are under my watch.

The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri said on Tuesday that she will not hesitate to prosecute the former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Chief Micheal Kaase Aondoakaa if there are evidence he has corruptly enriched himself.

Speaking at the G-6 security meeting in Abuja, Waziri disputed claims that Aondoakaa‘s interference in her office while he was the Justice Minister was the reason for his recent redeployment by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jonathan, on his first day as the Ag. President on February 10, redeployed Aondoakaa from the Justice Ministry to the Ministry of Special Duties.

“I will be very bold and nothing will stop me from prosecuting Aondoakaa if he is found culpable of any corruption charge while in office. All the ministers are under my watch and I won’t hesitate to expose any of them who is found wanting,” the EFCC boss said.

She pointed out that the Commission‘s primary objective now was the fight against corruption by political office holders.

“Issues of theft is now common; that is why we are clamouring for special courts so as to facilitate cases that do not have to go through rigid processes,” Waziiri said.

“The EFCC will continue to clamour for special courts so that justice could be quickly administered on matters that demand urgent attention,” insisting that “Justice delayed is justice denied.”