EFCC Investigates Atiku Abubakar After New Petition

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened an investigation into former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar based on a petition from Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, a former member of the House of Representatives. The petition, dated August 27, 2026, was received by the EFCC on September 1, 2026, prompting the commission to confirm that an investigation has commenced.

Agbonayinma, represented by his lawyer Chief Hannibal Uwaifo (SAN), aims to review allegations from a previous investigation during the tenure of former EFCC chairman Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. On October 12, 2026, Agbonayinma visited the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, to adopt his petition and answer questions from investigators, arriving at approximately 9:58 a.m. and leaving around 4:07 p.m.

Agbonayinma expressed gratitude to Nigerians and the EFCC, asserting that accountability is essential and that no one is above the law. He also mentioned submitting a petition regarding the allegations to United States President Donald Trump.

The reopening of the investigation does not imply wrongdoing by Abubakar, as findings will depend on the evidence reviewed by the EFCC.