EFCC Declares Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Ally Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Money Laundering

EFCC has declared Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Ally Aisha Achimugu wanted over money laundering.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), declared Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted in a statement released on Friday, March 28, 2025, by its Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale.

According to the statement, Achimugu is being wanted in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. She is also accused of secretly funnelling funds to opposition leaders Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 elections.

A report filed by Peoples Gazzete said that President Bola Tinubu was “furious and felt betrayed” after receiving intelligence that funds linked to Achimugu were traced to Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The report suggested that President Tinubu viewed the situation as a serious act of political betrayal, potentially endangering Sanwo-Olu’s political career.

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp in a statement issued on Thursday described the allegation as a blatant lie from the pit of hell. Paul Ibe, media aide to Atiku said it’s a futile campaign of calumny aimed at advancing the political interests of Tinubu.

However, the EFCC on Friday, went ahead to declare Achimugu wanted.

WANTED PERSON BY THE EFCC! pic.twitter.com/23PTHhraVL

— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) March 28, 2025

“The public is hereby notified that AISHA SULAIMAN ACHIMUGU, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering.

“Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and her last known address is: 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.

“Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies,” EFCC said.