Former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has urged his supporters and the general public to remain calm after his residence was searched by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The anti-graft agency’s operatives stormed Mr Ambode’s residence in his hometown of Epe and Parkview Ikoyi residence on Tuesday morning following the freezing of the sum of N9.9 billion allegedly linked to Ambode.
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After news of the search broke, hoodlums gathered at Ambode’s residence and chased the operatives away.
Ambode, in a statement on Tuesday by his media aide, Habib Aruna, said there was no cause for alarm.
He said the EFCC, till date, has not opened any direct communication with him on any issue, adding that he was ready and willing to respond if or when they do so.
The statement said: “This morning, operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission visited the Epe Country home and Parkview Ikoyi residence of Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Governor of Lagos State, with warrants to conduct a search. These searches were carried out extensively and at the end of the exercise the operatives left without any incident.
“The former Governor reiterates that the EFCC has till date not had any direct communication with him on any subject matter whatsoever and if or when it occurs he is ready and willing to respond.
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“The former governor wishes to assure his supporters and the generality of Lagosians to continue to remain calm and law-abiding as there is no cause for alarm.”
The former governor re-emphasised his belief in the rule of law and due process and remained grateful for the opportunity to have served Lagos.
