Bawa Is Hale And Hearty – EFCC Announces After Chairman Slumped At Aso Rock (Video)
There was palpable tension as Abdulrasheed Bawa, The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was rushed out of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, September 16, after he slumped at a programme.
According to reports, Bawa was giving his goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration when he suddenly stopped speaking.
He was speaking about a man the commission arrested in Ibadan, Oyo state, with 116 SIM cards when he stopped talking and covered his face with his right palm, saying “Please, excuse me, I can’t continue.”
He was later assisted to his seat by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, and other senior officials at the event.
Master of Ceremony (MC) later announced that the Bawa’s condition was stable, but those who rushed him out were yet to return to the hall when he said this.
The MC said;
“I am happy to announce to you that the EFCC Chairman is now stable.”
However, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that its chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty after he slumped during an event in the statehouse Abuja today September 16.
The Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement released, said Bawa is hale and hearty.
“The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty. This clarification became necessary following an incident today September 16, 2021 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he was giving a goodwill message to the National Identity Day celebration, felt unwell and had to return to his seat.
He has since received medical attention and is due back at his desk.” the statement read.
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