Interpol rejects EFCC’s wanted notice on Atiku’s son-in-law, calls it political move

Interpol has rejected a wanted notice issued by Nigeria's EFCC for Lagos businessman Bashir Haske, who is married to the daughter of opposition leader Atiku Abubakar. Interpol stated that their rules prohibit involvement in cases driven by political, religious, racial, or military motives.

The agency emphasized that it does not assist in politically motivated cases and is aware of Abubakar's position as a top opposition figure in Nigeria. The EFCC had declared Haske wanted for alleged money laundering, despite a court order restraining the agency.

Critics believe this move is part of wider political pressure to target individuals connected to Atiku and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. The rejection of the alert by Interpol has sparked debate among Nigerians, with some questioning the motives behind the EFCC's actions and its perceived bias in investigations and prosecutions.

This incident comes amidst other claims of politically motivated arrests in Nigeria, such as that of former Bauchi State governor Aminu Tambuwal. The EF.