The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into allegations of financial crimes against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, following a fresh petition.

The petition was filed by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, who is urging the anti-graft agency to revisit its September 2006 report under former EFCC Chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and a February 4, 2010 report by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

According to Vanguard, the petition dated August 27, 2026, was received by the EFCC on September 1, with acknowledgement reference number CR:3000/EFCC/HQ/SDC-2/VOL.3/398.

Agbonayinma appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on October 12, where he formally adopted his petition and answered questions from investigators. He spent over six hours with investigators, from 9:58am to 4:07pm.

Speaking after the session, he said the matter should not remain unresolved, stressing that the law applies to both the rich and the poor.

“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,” he said.

He alleged that the EFCC had previously indicated that Atiku could be prosecuted after leaving office as Vice President when his immunity expired, but no prosecution followed, describing it as a dereliction of duty.

He also disclosed that he has petitioned US President Donald Trump over the allegations.

Atiku had previously maintained that the allegations were already examined by government institutions, including the EFCC, an administrative panel, the National Assembly and the courts.

EFCC is yet to issue an official statement on next steps.

Source: Vanguard Newspapers / The Whistler / Leadership