The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed media speculations suggesting that its investigation into an alleged money laundering case is linked to political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement released on Friday, the EFCC clarified that its probe has no connection with any political actor.
It emphasised that the subject of the investigation is being pursued strictly on criminal allegations of conspiracy and money laundering.
According to the Commission, the investigation began in 2022, and despite an attempt by the suspect to obtain an injunction preventing her arrest and prosecution, the Federal High Court in Abuja overturned the order on February 19, 2025. The court ruled that law enforcement agencies have the constitutional authority to investigate any individual suspected of committing a crime.
The court also upheld an interim forfeiture order on the suspect’s assets, which were alleged to be proceeds of crime, and dismissed her legal challenge as lacking merit.
The EFCC stressed that its investigation is strictly based on the law and has no political undertones.
“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 anti-graft agency urged the public to disregard any claims of political interference and to continue to support its efforts in tackling economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.
The clarification came after the commission declared businesswoman and managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, wanted.
In a post on its social media pages on Friday, the Commission said Achimugu is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The post signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the Commission read, “The public is hereby notified that Aisha Suliaman 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, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, and her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.
“Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices.”