N25bn alleged fraud with story still on efcc website goje denies ever being charged

It appears that there is a discrepancy between the information available on the website of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the denial made by a former Governor of Gombe State, Danjuma Goje.

According to the EFCC website, Goje was charged to court in 2011 for allegedly embezzling N25 billion while he was the Governor of Gombe State. The EFCC alleged that Goje and others conspired to commit the fraud, which was said to have occurred between 2003 and 2007.

However, in a statement made available to the media, Goje denied ever being charged with the alleged fraud. He claimed that the EFCC had never charged him to court and that the allegations against him were baseless and politically motivated.

It is not clear at this time why there is a discrepancy between the information available on the EFCC website and Goje's denial. It is possible that there was an error in the information provided by the EFCC or that Goje's statement was made before the charges were filed.

In any case, it is important to note that the EFCC is a reputable law enforcement agency that is responsible for investigating and prosecuting financial crimes in Nigeria. If Goje was indeed charged with the alleged fraud, it is likely that the charges were filed in a court of law and that the case is ongoing.

It is also important to note that the EFCC has a reputation for being a fair and impartial agency, and it is unlikely that they would make false allegations against someone without sufficient evidence. Therefore, it is possible that Goje's denial is an attempt to discredit the EFCC and avoid accountability for his alleged actions.

In conclusion, the discrepancy between the information available on the EFCC website and Goje's denial highlights the importance of verifying information before making conclusions. It is also a reminder that the EFCC is a reputable law enforcement agency that is committed to fighting financial crimes in Nigeria.