The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
In an official statement released on its X handle, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed that Achimugu, 51, an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State, is being sought in connection with a high-profile investment scam and other financial crimes.
The circular reads:
“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. Achimugu’s last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.”
The commission has urged anyone with useful information on her whereabouts to contact its offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja. Information can also be provided via 08093322644 or through the EFCC’s official email address: info@efcc.gov.ng.
Court Ruling and EFCC Investigation
The EFCC clarified that its investigation into Achimugu has been ongoing since 2022. Achimugu had previously secured a court injunction restraining the commission from arresting or detaining her. However, the injunction was overturned by a Federal High Court in Abuja on February 19, 2025. The court upheld the EFCC’s authority to investigate and prosecute criminal activities when there is sufficient evidence or reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.
An interim order for the forfeiture of assets linked to Achimugu was also granted, as the court dismissed her legal challenge for lack of merit.
No Political Motives in Achimugu Case — EFCC
In response to public speculation linking the case to political motives, the EFCC issued a separate statement dismissing the allegations. The anti-graft agency clarified that its investigation of Achimugu is solely based on criminal allegations and has no connection with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The EFCC emphasized its commitment to professionalism, impartiality, and strict adherence to the rule of law. It urged the public to refrain from attaching political motives to its operations, reiterating that the commission remains non-partisan and non-sectarian.
Presidency Responds to Atiku’s Allegations
Meanwhile, the Presidency has dismissed recent allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of financial misconduct linked to Lagos State. In a statement released by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency described Atiku’s claims as baseless and politically motivated, urging him to focus on constructive political engagement rather than divisive rhetoric.
The statement reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to national development and transparency while condemning Atiku’s alleged reliance on social media speculation to remain politically relevant.
As political tensions continue to simmer, the EFCC’s pursuit of Achimugu underscores the agency’s resolve to combat financial crimes while maintaining transparency and accountability in its operations.
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