Ex-Reps member gives EFCC 14 days to prosecute Atiku over alleged VP-era crimes
Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, former House of Representatives member, has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a 14-day ultimatum to reopen and prosecute Atiku Abubakar over alleged financial crimes from his vice-presidential tenure (1999-2007). Through his lawyer Hannibal Uwaifo of Sagitarian Law Firm, Agbonayinma delivered a letter dated August 27 that the EFCC received on September 1, per TheCable report. The demand stems from a prior EFCC investigation and allegations surrounding Atiku's time as VP between 1999 and 2007, as noted by DAILY POST.
This matters because Atiku is the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and any EFCC action could significantly impact his political future ahead of the 2027 elections. The ultimatum reflects persistent efforts to hold former officials accountable for alleged misconduct during office, with the EFCC now facing pressure to act on historical claims. Failure to respond within the deadline may prompt Agbonayinma to pursue legal or alternative accountability measures.
Readers should note the September 15 approximate deadline (14 days from September 1 receipt) as a key moment to watch for EFCC's response. If the commission reopens the case, it could lead to formal charges; if not, it may raise questions about enforcement of anti-corruption efforts against high-profile figures. This development underscores ongoing tensions between political accountability and institutional action in Nigeria's anti-corruption landscape.