Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed to all those who are interested in knowing how the anti-graft agency operating under his direction was able to obtain millions of naira from a religious organization.
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The surprising discovery was made lately by the head of the EFCC, who also said that certain Nigerian religious groups are more corrupt than government officials.
He said: “Some religious organisations are more corrupt than public offices. I have evidence towards that. If you’re not accountable as a religious person and you expect a public official to be”
“They appointed you a pastor, and that is when you become a big man. We don’t even know what you are doing to earn a legitimate living. You live on the ministry and the church or mosque money.”
“You can’t even explain the source of your wealth. Just this last week, I have had cause to recover how many millions from a religious organisation.”
“You look at the speckle in someone else’s eyes, but meanwhile, there is a log in yours. We preach these things on the altar but under our nose, these things happen, and sometimes we try to cover up.”
“I want to plead to those of us who are religious leaders to use our podiums not only to preach but also to demonstrate good character.”
Olukoyede delivered the remarks over the weekend at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) leadership conference.
