EFCC Denies Links to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu in Ongoing Investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted media claims suggesting that its investigation into an alleged money laundering case is connected to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement released on Friday, the EFCC clarified that its probe is solely focused on criminal allegations of conspiracy and money laundering, with no ties to any political figure.
According to the Commission, the investigation began in 2022. Despite an attempt by the suspect to secure an injunction preventing her arrest and prosecution, the Federal High Court in Abuja overturned the order on February 19, 2025. The court affirmed that law enforcement agencies have the constitutional authority to investigate individuals suspected of crimes.
The court also upheld an interim forfeiture order on the suspect’s assets, alleged to be proceeds of crime, and dismissed her legal challenge as baseless.
The EFCC reiterated that its investigation is guided strictly by the law, without political influence.
“The EFCC’s case has no connection, direct or indirect, with any politician or political transaction. The Commission remains non-partisan and committed to its mandate of fighting corruption,” the statement read.
The anti-graft agency urged the public to disregard any claims of political interference and continue supporting its efforts to combat economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.
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