Lawyer Demands EFCC Probe into Ex-UNICAL VC's Alleged Misconduct

On September 18, 2026, Usman, a Principal Partner with Law & Order Attorneys, submitted a petition to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, requesting an investigation into alleged financial infractions during Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu's tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar from 2015 to 2020. The petition, acknowledged by the EFCC on September 22, 2026, raises concerns regarding the management of contracts and public funds, particularly in relation to the Presidential Visitation Panel Report/White Paper for the university covering 2016-2020.

Usman claims that several allegations against Akpagu were not adequately investigated and emphasizes the need for a forensic audit of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) projects and other capital projects during Akpagu's administration. The petition highlights issues such as contract splitting and non-compliance with procurement processes, urging the EFCC to scrutinize all procurement records from the relevant period.