The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that its ongoing investigation into Ms. Aisha Achimugu is linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
In a statement released on March 28, 2025, the anti-graft agency emphasized that Achimugu is being investigated solely for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The EFCC clarified that its probe has no political undertones and is unrelated to any dealings involving the two politicians.
According to the statement, Achimugu has been under investigation since 2022. She previously obtained a court injunction restraining the EFCC from arresting or detaining her, but this injunction was overturned by a Federal High Court in Abuja on February 19, 2025. The court ruled that law enforcement agencies, including the EFCC, have the authority to investigate crimes when there is reasonable suspicion or evidence of wrongdoing.
Furthermore, the court upheld an interim order for the forfeiture of assets linked to Achimugu, dismissing her legal challenge as lacking merit.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and impartiality, the EFCC urged the public to avoid attaching political motives to its work.
“The EFCC is non-partisan and non-sectarian,” the statement read, calling for continued public confidence in the agency’s operations.
