The Arewa Youth Progressive Alliance (AYPA) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of promoting a narrative capable of prejudicing the ongoing trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its spokesperson, Adam Umar Adam, the group expressed concern over what it described as an orchestrated campaign to influence public perception through selective reporting rather than evidence properly tested before the court.
According to AYPA, critical facts that emerged during the court proceedings have been deliberately ignored in favour of sensational reports aimed at portraying the former minister as guilty in the court of public opinion.
The group’s reaction followed the testimony of the fifth prosecution witness, a compliance officer with Jaiz Bank, during which several media organisations reported alleged multi-million naira transactions linked to Alkausar Farms.
AYPA said the reports created the
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