Religious leaders are more corrupt than public officers & politicians as I have evidence— Olukayode, EFCC Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede has said that he has evidence that some religious organisations are “more corrupt” than public offices in Nigeria.
Olukoyede, while speaking at a leadership conference organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos on Friday, urged clerics to use their platform “not only to preach but also to demonstrate” good characters to their congregation.
He accused religious leaders of pointing fingers at others rather than themselves.
“Just this last week, I have had cause to recover how many millions from a religious organisation,” Olukoyede said.
“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.
“Some religious organisations are more corrupt than public offices. I have evidence towards that. You look at the speckle in someone else eyes, but meanwhile, there is a log in yours.”
In January, Olukoyede said the EFCC uncovered a religious sect laundering money terrorists in Nigeria.
Olanipekun Olukoyede (born 14 October 1969) also known as Ola is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 12 October 2023.
Olanipekun was born on 14 October 1969, in Ikere-Ekiti. He serves as a pastor in the City of Refuge, Lagos Province 12, Shasha, Lagos State, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
