Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, on Wednesday referred to as on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to make sure that allegations in opposition to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, which he stated have been investigated underneath former EFCC chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, are usually not swept underneath the carpet.
The National Democratic Congress, NDC chieftain stated after showing earlier than EFCC investigators on the fee’s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on October 12, the place he adopted his petition searching for a reopening of the investigation.
The growth comes because the anti-graft company acknowledged receipt of his petition, dated August 27, 2026, and obtained on September 1, confirming that the matter was being investigated.
The former lawmaker, who submitted the petition by his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Uwaifo, SAN, stated the matter deserved renewed consideration within the curiosity of accountability and the rule of legislation.
He urged the fee to make sure that the result of its earlier investigation was not left unattended, stressing that the legislation ought to apply equally to all Nigerians, no matter their social or political standing.
“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 maintained that reporting alleged wrongdoing was a part of his constitutional accountability, including that no particular person must be thought-about above the legislation.
He disclosed that he was invited to the EFCC headquarters on October 12 to undertake his petition and reply to questions from investigators as a part of the continuing course of.
The former lawmaker arrived at about 9:58 a.m. and left at roughly 4:07 p.m. after the interview.
The C toommission’s acknowledgement letter, with reference quantity CR:3000/EFCC/HQ/SDC-2/VOL.3/
Agbonayinma additionally disclosed that he had petitioned United States President Donald Trump over the allegations, searching for consideration to the matter.
He reiterated the necessity for accountability and strict adherence to the rule of legislation, insisting that allegations of wrongdoing must be subjected to applicable investigation.
