New revelations have shown why the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has not been released from EFCC custody.
Olisa Metuh
A Daily Post report has shown that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is insisting that the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, who is currently being held by the commission over some allegations that are yet to be officially made public, will not be left off the hook unless he issues a statement required of him as a suspect.
According to the report, a source privy to the investigation revealed that Metuh had insisted on having his lawyers and close aides around before he could issue any statement. The source further revealed that Metuh’s insistence was to ensure that he follows his lawyers’ instructions as the investigation progresses.
He said, ‘’honestly, the man has requested to see his lawyer before writing his statement and those in charge at the EFCC have refused him access to his lawyer. I think it’s reasonable that an individual under investigation, no matter the weight of the offence be granted access to consult his lawyers. I’m surprised that this is happening in a democratic dispensation.’’
According to the report, a source privy to the investigation revealed that Metuh had insisted on having his lawyers and close aides around before he could issue any statement. The source further revealed that Metuh’s insistence was to ensure that he follows his lawyers’ instructions as the investigation progresses.
He said, ‘’honestly, the man has requested to see his lawyer before writing his statement and those in charge at the EFCC have refused him access to his lawyer. I think it’s reasonable that an individual under investigation, no matter the weight of the offence be granted access to consult his lawyers. I’m surprised that this is happening in a democratic dispensation.’’
However, reacting, in a telephone conversation with Daily Post the EFFC Spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said, ”the man is still under investigation and until investigation is over, we cannot release him.’’
It will be recalled that Metuh was on Tuesday invited by the EFCC over some allegations that are yet to be made public.
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