The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that its ongoing investigation of Aisha Achimugu is politically motivated or linked to Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor
In a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity for the EFCC, the commission made it clear that Achimugu is being investigated solely for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The EFCC emphasized that there is no connection between the investigation and any political figure, stating unequivocally that the probe has no political undertones.
“Achimugu, who has been declared wanted by the EFCC, has been under investigation since 2022.
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“Despite obtaining a court injunction to restrain the commission from arresting, investigating, inviting, or detaining her, the injunction was vacated on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
“The court ruled that no judicial body has the authority to halt the investigative powers of the Police, EFCC, or any agency established under Nigerian law when there is reasonable suspicion or substantial evidence of a crime”, the statement reads.
According to EFCC, the court also upheld an interim order for the forfeiture of Achimugu’s assets, believed to be proceeds of crime, while dismissing her suit as lacking merit.
The EFCC reiterated its commitment to professionalism, maintaining that its investigation is strictly based on allegations of financial misconduct, devoid of any political bias or influence.
The commission urged the public to remain confident in its integrity and not attribute extraneous motives to its activities.
