EFCC Clarifies Achimugu’s Investigation, Dismisses Political Links To Atiku, Sanwo-Olu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that its investigation into Aisha Achimugu is politically motivated or linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the anti-graft agency emphasized that it is investigating Achimugu solely for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Therefore, there was no political undertones.
“We wish to state unequivocally that the investigation of Achimugu has no correlation of any kind with the two political actors,” the EFCC said. “She is being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering and has since been declared wanted by the Commission.”
The EFCC disclosed that its probe into Achimugu began in 2022.
Although she obtained court injunction restraining the agency from arresting, investigating, or detaining her, EFCC successfully challenged the injunction. A Federal High Court in Abuja vacated the order on February 19, 2025. Reaffirming the commission’s authority to investigate suspected criminal activities.
The court also upheld an interim forfeiture order on Achimugu’s assets, suspecting them to be proceeds of crime, and dismissed her legal challenge as lacking merit.
“The ruling clearly establishes that the EFCC’s case against her has no immediate or remote nexus with any politician or any veiled or open reference to any political engagement or transaction,” the statement added.
EFCC Declares Achimugu Wanted
Earlier on Thursday, the EFCC declared Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering. The agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, issued a public notice on the EFCC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
“The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the circular stated.
Achimugu, 51, hails from Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State, and her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.
The EFCC urged anyone with useful information about her whereabouts. Report to its offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja. Information can also be provided through 08093322644, via email at info@efcc.gov.ng, or at the nearest police station or security agency.
The EFCC had earlier summoned Achimugu to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5. The summon was on allegations of money laundering and involvement in a high-profile investment scam.
The EFCC’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, Adebayo Adeniyi, signed a letter dated March 4. This letter was delivered it to her Abuja residence. However, rather than responding to the summons, Achimugu allegedly left Nigeria on March 6.
Her failure to appear prompted the EFCC to obtain an arrest warrant and declare her wanted.
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