The EFCC has made it clear that they are not linking billionaire Aisha Achimugu to former VP Atiku Abubakar or Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Dele Oyewale from the EFCC media team stated that they are only looking into claims about criminal conspiracy and money laundering against Achimugu. They stressed that politics has nothing to do with their probe into her activities. The case actually started back in 2022, before President Tinubu took office.
Achimugu tried to block her arrest through court action earlier. However, a Federal High Court located in Abuja canceled that protection on February 19, 2025. The court explained that no legal body can prevent the EFCC or police from checking into possible crimes when they have good reason to suspect wrongdoing. The same court also approved keeping hold of assets belonging to Achimugu that might come from illegal actions.
The EFCC wants everyone to know it works without taking sides in politics or religious matters. It asked the public to trust its professional approach to this case. Its statement directly addressed rumors floating around that suggested powerful political figures might be pulling strings behind the scenes. The agency remains firm that its investigation focuses solely on financial crimes without any hidden agenda.
Achimugu tried to block her arrest through court action earlier. However, a Federal High Court located in Abuja canceled that protection on February 19, 2025. The court explained that no legal body can prevent the EFCC or police from checking into possible crimes when they have good reason to suspect wrongdoing. The same court also approved keeping hold of assets belonging to Achimugu that might come from illegal actions.
The EFCC wants everyone to know it works without taking sides in politics or religious matters. It asked the public to trust its professional approach to this case. Its statement directly addressed rumors floating around that suggested powerful political figures might be pulling strings behind the scenes. The agency remains firm that its investigation focuses solely on financial crimes without any hidden agenda.
