Civil society groups condemn non prosecution of dr peter odili and demand judicial accountability

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Civil Society Groups Condemn Non-Prosecution of Dr. Peter Odili and Demand Judicial Accountability

[City, Date] - A coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria has condemned the decision by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop charges against Dr. Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State, and is demanding judicial accountability for the alleged corruption and abuse of office.

The groups, which include the Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), and the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), among others, are outraged by the EFCC's decision to discontinue the prosecution of Dr. Odili, citing lack of evidence.

"We are shocked and disappointed by the EFCC's decision to drop the charges against Dr. Odili," said the coalition in a joint statement. "This decision is a clear indication of the lack of political will to hold public officials accountable for their actions. It is a slap in the face of the Nigerian people who have been crying out for justice and accountability."

The groups pointed out that Dr. Odili was accused of embezzling billions of naira during his tenure as Governor of Rivers State, and that the EFCC had gathered sufficient evidence to prosecute him. They argued that the discontinuation of the prosecution is a clear case of political interference and a betrayal of the trust reposed in the EFCC to fight corruption.

"We demand that the EFCC and the judiciary take immediate action to rectify this injustice," said the coalition. "We call on the Attorney-General of the Federation to review the decision and ensure that Dr. Odili is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We also demand that the judiciary takes steps to ensure that the rule of law is upheld and that public officials are held accountable for their actions."

The groups also called on the Nigerian government to take concrete steps to strengthen the anti-corruption institutions and ensure that they are independent and effective in their operations.

"We cannot continue to tolerate a system where public officials are above the law and where corruption is encouraged and rewarded," said the coalition. "We demand a system where justice is served and where the rule of law is upheld. We will continue to monitor the situation and hold those responsible accountable until justice is served."

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