The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seeking his prosecution over alleged financial crimes.
The petition seeks to revive a case dating back to 2006, asking the anti-graft agency to revisit its initial investigation conducted under former chairman Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and to consider a subsequent report by a United States Senate subcommittee.
Speaking on the development, Agbonayinma said the EFCC had acknowledged receipt of his petition, which was dated August 27, 2026, and received on September 1. Filed through his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, SAN, the petition asks the commission to reactivate its earlier report and act on the allegations.
The former lawmaker recently appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, where he adopted the petition and answered questions from investigators.
Speaking after the session, Agbonayinma insisted that the matter should not be allowed to remain unresolved.
“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.
In the petition, Agbonayinma urged the EFCC to revisit its September 2006 report on Atiku, as well as a February 4, 2010, report by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, arguing that both documents should form the basis for renewed action.
The petition alleged that the EFCC had previously indicated that Atiku could face prosecution after leaving office as vice president—once his constitutional immunity ceased—but noted that no prosecution followed at the time.
Agbonayinma described the alleged failure to act as a dereliction of duty and argued that pursuing the matter now would demonstrate the commission’s resolve to hold politically influential figures accountable.
He also disclosed that he had petitioned US President Donald Trump over the allegations.
When contacted, the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, had yet to respond to messages seeking an update on the investigation as of the time of filing this report.
