The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened an investigation into allegations involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a fresh petition submitted by former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma.
Key Highlights
- EFCC confirms receipt of a fresh petition concerning allegations involving Atiku Abubakar.
- The petition, dated August 27, 2026, was received by the commission on September 1.
- Agbonayinma appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on October 12 to adopt the petition and answer questions.
- The former lawmaker called for renewed scrutiny of the allegations in the interest of accountability.
- EFCC has not publicly disclosed the specific allegations or announced any findings from the renewed investigation.
The commission confirmed receiving the petition and disclosed that an investigation had commenced into the allegations raised.
Agbonayinma was subsequently invited to the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on October 12, where he formally adopted the petition and answered questions from investigators.
He reportedly arrived at about 9:58 a.m. and left the commission’s premises at approximately 4:07 p.m.
The petition, submitted through his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Uwaifo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), seeks a review of allegations involving Atiku that were the subject of an earlier investigation.
Agbonayinma Calls for Accountability in Atiku Petition
Speaking to journalists, Agbonayinma said the matter deserved renewed scrutiny in the interest of accountability and the rule of law.
He argued that the outcome of the previous investigation should not be suppressed and urged the anti-graft agency to ensure that the allegations received appropriate attention.
“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 said.
The former lawmaker described reporting alleged wrongdoing as a constitutional responsibility, maintaining that public officeholders should be subject to the same laws as other citizens.
He also disclosed that he had written to United States President Donald Trump over the allegations, seeking attention to the matter.
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EFCC Receives Fresh Petition on Former Vice President
The EFCC’s acknowledgement letter, bearing reference number CR:3000/EFCC/HQ/SDC-2/VOL.3/398, forms part of the documentation associated with the petition.
The renewed investigation follows Agbonayinma’s request for the commission to revisit the allegations that were previously examined.
However, the EFCC has not publicly disclosed the specific allegations under review, the evidence submitted in support of the petition or whether the renewed investigation has established any wrongdoing by Atiku Abubakar.
The development therefore represents a renewed investigative process, with the outcome dependent on the commission’s examination of the petition and any supporting evidence.
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