Activists Peter Akah, popularly known as Peter for Nigeria, and Precious Oruche, also known as Mama Pee, are set to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission again as investigations into alleged naira abuse continue.
Their lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, said the pair had honoured the anti-graft agency’s invitation on Wednesday and were later released after responding to questions from investigators.
He explained that the EFCC had initially invited both activists to appear on July 6 over allegations bordering on naira abuse. However, the meeting was shifted after the legal team requested another date because their clients were unavailable.
“We wrote to the Commission to reschedule the meeting to Wednesday, 15th July, 2026, since our clients were not available on the originally scheduled date,” he said.
Effiong said the activists were questioned for several hours before they were allowed to leave, adding that they would return on Thursday as the investigation continues.
“After cooperating with the Commission, our clients were released, and we departed the EFCC’s Headquarters. We will be going today in furtherance of the investigation,” he stated.
According to him, the duo also explained that the cash referenced in the allegations was stage money used for entertainment purposes rather than genuine naira notes.
“Our clients clarified that what was referenced were Props money for entertainment and not Naira notes,” he said.
He added that both activists were in stable condition and grateful for the support shown by Nigerians while they were with the commission.
Rumours of their arrest had circulated online after reports claimed they remained at the EFCC office for several hours following their visit. A fellow activist, Justice Cracks, later announced that they were released late Wednesday night after spending about 11 hours at the commission’s Abuja headquarters, with instructions to return the following day.
The EFCC has not officially disclosed the exact nature of the allegations being investigated.
