Why I gave EFCC ultimatum to reopen Atiku's 'financial crimes' case - Ex-lawmaker

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Why I gave EFCC ultimatum to reopen Atiku's 'financial crimes' case - Ex-lawmaker

Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, a former lawmaker from Edo, explained his ultimatum to the EFCC to reopen a financial crimes case involving Atiku Abubakar. He emphasized that Atiku could not be prosecuted during his tenure as Vice President due to his immunity. Agbonayinma criticized the EFCC for failing to act on an already conducted investigation, noting that millions of dollars were transferred abroad through companies linked to Atiku.

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