EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over N701bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), on allegations of money laundering and financial mismanagement involving N701 billion linked to the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). Abdullahi's arrest occurred in Abuja after he failed to honor two invitations related to ongoing financial investigations.

The allegations against Abdullahi are connected to claims of mismanagement by the PGF chairman, Hope Uzodinma, the Governor of Imo State. Tensions have arisen among APC governors regarding the proper accounting of these funds, which are reportedly intended for distribution ahead of the 2027 elections.

Additionally, former Minister of Power, Mamman Saleh, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for fraud related to N33.8 billion linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. Abdullahi was taken into custody to answer questions regarding these allegations.