‘No One Is Above The Law’ – Presidency Defends EFCC Over Atiku Son-In-Law’s Case

The Presidency has come to the defense of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the case involving Atiku Abubakar's son-in-law, who is the founder of AA R Investment Group. The individual was placed on the EFCC's wanted list for allegedly breaching the terms of his administrative bail and failing to honor the commission's invitation.

Atiku's aide, Paul Ibe, claimed that the investigation was politically motivated, suggesting that it could be an attempt by the current administration to target opposition figures like Atiku and Bola Tinubu. However, the Presidency dismissed these allegations as unfounded, with Special Adviser Media and Communication Sunday Dare stating that the EFCC was acting within its mandate.

The Presidency emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring due process, contrasting this with past governments that allegedly weaponized state institutions for political purposes.