The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly dismissed speculations linking its ongoing money laundering investigation to prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement released on Friday, the anti-graft agency clarified that the probe is entirely devoid of political interference and is solely focused on criminal allegations of conspiracy and money laundering.
According to the EFCC, the investigation commenced in 2022, and despite attempts by the suspect to secure an injunction against arrest and prosecution, the Federal High Court in Abuja overturned the restraining order on February 19, 2025. The court upheld that law enforcement agencies have the constitutional mandate to investigate any individual suspected of criminal activities.
Additionally, the court affirmed an interim forfeiture order on the suspect’s assets, deeming them proceeds of crime, and dismissed the suspect’s legal challenge as baseless and without merit.
The EFCC reiterated that the investigation remains strictly within the boundaries of the law and has no political undertones whatsoever.
“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 agency urged the public to disregard unfounded claims of political interference and continue supporting its efforts to combat economic and financial crimes across the nation.
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