The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into financial crime allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a formal petition filed by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma.

The petition, filed through Agbonayinma’s lawyer, Chief Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, SAN, calls on the anti-graft agency to revisit its 2006 findings under former EFCC Chairman Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, alongside a February 2010 report published by a United States Senate subcommittee.

Agbonayinma appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, where he officially adopted the petition, submitted on August 27, 2026, and acknowledged by the commission on September 1, and answered questions from investigators.

Addressing reporters following his appearance, the former lawmaker insisted that political influence must not shield public figures from prosecution.

"I want to thank Nigerians, the EFCC, and those praying for me in this struggle. The laws are meant for both the rich and the poor. After the EFCC has done a fantastic job, it should not be kept under the table," Agbonayinma stated.

The petition highlights that the EFCC previously indicated Atiku could be prosecuted once his constitutional immunity expired after leaving the vice presidency, though no formal charges followed.

Agbonayinma described the delay as a dereliction of duty and revealed he has also submitted a formal petition on the matter to United States President Donald Trump.

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