Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has publicly criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following its operatives' raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital on May 12, 2026. In a statement released on May 13, 2026, he condemned the agency's actions, particularly the attempted arrest of Professor Eyo Ekpe, a prominent surgeon at the facility. Obi characterized the invasion as an overreach by the EFCC and called for a reevaluation of the agency's methods in carrying out its duties. The incident has sparked discussions regarding the balance between law enforcement and the rights of medical professionals in Nigeria.
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