Achimugu probe not connected to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu – EFCC
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that its probe into businesswoman Aisha Achimugu was connected to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The anti-graft agency on Friday declared Achimugu, 51, from Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
However, EFCC’s spokesperson Dele Oyewale said in a statement that the investigation was not politically motivated.
“She is being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering and has since been declared wanted by the commission,” he said.
Oyewale revealed that the EFCC began its investigation into Achimugu in 2022.
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“Although she sought an injunction in court to prevent the commission from arresting, investigating, inviting, or detaining her, the injunction was challenged and vacated on Feb. 19, 2025, by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
“The court ruled that no court has the power to stop the investigative powers of the Police, EFCC, or any agency established under the law to investigate crimes when there is reasonable suspicion or ample evidence of an offence.
“The court also upheld the interim forfeiture order of assets suspected to be proceeds of crime, dismissing Achimugu’s suit as lacking merit.
“The foregoing clearly establishes that the EFCC’s case against her has no immediate or remote nexus with any politician or any veiled or open reference to any political engagement or transaction.
“The EFCC is non-partisan and non-sectarian. We encourage the public to continue to have faith in the professionalism of the Commission without imputing any extraneous considerations to its work,” Oyewale said.
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