The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened an investigation into allegations involving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma.
The fee acknowledged receipt of the petition, dated August 27, 2026, and obtained on September 1, 2026, confirming that investigation has commenced.
The former lawmaker by means of his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Uwaifo (SAN), is in search of a overview of the allegations arising from an earlier investigation involving the previous vice-president.
As a part of the method, the EFCC invited Agbonayinma to its headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on October 12, the place he adopted his petition and responded to questions from investigators.
He arrived at about 9:58 a.m. and left at roughly 4:07 p.m. after the interview.
The fee’s acknowledgement letter, referenced CR:3000/EFCC/HQ/SDC-2/VOL.3/398, kinds a part of the continuing investigative course of.
He advised newsmen that his petition sought to revisit an investigation carried out by the previous EFCC chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, involving Atiku.
He argued that the matter deserved renewed consideration within the curiosity of accountability and the rule of legislation.
“I want to thank Nigerians, the EFCC and those praying for me in this struggle. The laws are meant for both the rich and the poor. After the EFCC has done a fantastic job, it should not be kept under the table,” he stated.
Agbonayinma added that he thought-about reporting alleged wrongdoing a constitutional duty, insisting that no person was above the legislation.
He additionally disclosed that he had written a petition on the matter to United States President Donald Trump, calling for consideration to the allegations.
