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Nigeria: Tambuwal Released - EFCC Replies ADC, Atiku, Obi
Tambuwal was detained by the EFCC over alleged unauthorized withdrawals violating the Money Laundering Act, with the probe ongoing and bail granted after interrogation.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal over allegations of withdrawing N189 billion fraudulently.
- After interrogation, Tambuwal was granted administrative bail following his detention for fraudulent activities while in office.
- Political leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, criticized the EFCC for targeting opposition figures, claiming it undermines anti-corruption efforts.
- The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, dismissed the African Democratic Congress's criticism as self-serving and asserted the agency's commitment to its investigation of Tambuwal.
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Nigeria: Tambuwal Released - EFCC Replies ADC, Atiku, Obi
The detention of former Sokoto State governor and prominent opposition coalition figure Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday sparked a political storm, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) accusing the anti-graft agency of acting as a political tool for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
EFCC grants Tambuwal bail in alleged ₦189bn fraud probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, following his interrogation over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion. Tambuwal, who served as Sokoto State governor from 2015 to 2023, was invited to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday, August 11, arriving around 11:30 a.m. He was questioned extensively by investigators and subsequently…
Tambuwal released; EFCC replies ADC, Atiku, Obi
The detention of former Sokoto State governor and prominent opposition coalition figure Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday sparked a political storm, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) accusing the anti-graft agency of acting as a political tool for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede…
ADC to APC:Intimidation won't work - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
*Says ruling party jittery By Euclid Myke The recent crackdown on opposition leaders by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked allegations that the agency is being used by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressive Congress (APC) to intimidate and weaken political rivalry ahead of the 2027 general election. Following Monday’s overnight detention of one of the leaders of the coalition and former Governor of Sokoto Stat…
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