Human rights activist Manasseh P.B. has announced plans for a public demonstration at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), calling on the anti-graft agencies to investigate and, where evidence supports criminal charges, prosecute Abu Giri.
In a Facebook post, Manasseh announced that the protest is scheduled for Thursday at 10:00 a.m., urging members of the public and supporters of the campaign to begin mobilisation.
The activist wrote: “We will be protesting at EFCC & ICPC on Thursday 10am to demand the arrest and prosecution of Abu Giri. Let the mobilization begin.”
The planned demonstration is being framed by Manasseh as a demand for accountability and institutional action, with the EFCC and ICPC expected to be the focus of the protesters’ demands.
The call comes amid wider public and political controversies surrounding issues of governance, financial accountability and the administration of Gwagwalada Area Council. However, allegations against any individual remain subject to investigation and due process, and a demand by protesters for arrest or prosecution does not itself establish criminal liability.
The planned action also places renewed attention on the role of anti-corruption institutions in responding to petitions and allegations involving public officials or individuals associated with public administration.
Manasseh’s mobilisation represents an attempt to move the dispute from social-media discourse into a public accountability campaign, with protesters expected to present their concerns and demands directly to the relevant agencies.
The EFCC and ICPC have statutory responsibilities relating to the investigation and prosecution of offences within their respective mandates. Any decision to arrest, investigate or prosecute Abu Giri would ultimately rest with the appropriate authorities based on petitions, available evidence and applicable law.
Chronicles Reporters understands that the Thursday mobilisation is expected to test whether the allegations being raised by the activist and his supporters will receive formal attention from the anti-corruption agencies.
As the protest approaches, public attention is likely to focus on the specific allegations the protesters intend to present, the documentary evidence accompanying their demands, and the response of the EFCC and ICPC to the campaign.