Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- Not a few Nigerians must be surprised by the unsettling news that Winifred Oyo-Ita, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, is under investigation for alleged N3 billion fraud. The shock was not because she is flawless or super perfect.

But for many who had followed developments since her appointment in October 2015, the fraud allegation is one that must seem far-fetched and truly unbelievable.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invited her for questioning over alleged N3 billion contract fraud, abuse of duty tour allowance and money laundering.

There is no doubt that these are weighty charges against any public official and every patriotic Nigerian must encourage the EFCC to do thorough invest...