Abuja, Nigeria – Aisha Achimugu, prominent businesswoman and associate of Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged money laundering and investment scams. Reports indicate that she fled Nigeria just days before a scheduled meeting with the EFCC on March 5.
Documents seen by PREMIUM TIMES reveal that on March 4, Lanti Adebayo Adeniyi, EFCC’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, sent a letter to Achimugu’s residence in Abuja. The letter requested her presence for questioning, emphasizing the critical nature of the investigation. It read, “You are kindly requested to attend an interview… on Wednesday 5th March, 2025 by 10:00 hours prompt.”
Rather than comply, Achimugu reportedly evaded authorities and left Nigeria on either March 6 or March 7, prompting the EFCC to issue an arrest warrant. An insider from the EFCC revealed, “Achimugu would soon be declared wanted by the commission,” expressing disappointment over her decision to flee.
The tension around Achimugu intensified when her aide, David Abakpa, initiated a media campaign to counter claims of her ongoing investigation. His statement claimed that any reports about her arrest were “fake news” orchestrated by “unscrupulous elements.” Abakpa admitted Achimugu had left the country but insisted she was not in hiding from the authorities.
Reports indicate that Achimugu’s retreat from Nigeria comes amid concern over her alleged connections to a high-profile investment scam involving significant sums of money. Investigators suspect that her trip abroad was a strategic move to escape potential interrogation and arrest.
The allegations against Achimugu have sparked widespread media coverage, raising questions about the nature of her business dealings and her associations with powerful individuals in Nigerian politics. Critics are questioning how someone closely linked to a state governor could be involved in such serious criminal allegations.
As this story develops, the EFCC has not indicated whether they intend to reach out to international law enforcement to facilitate Achimugu’s potential extradition back to Nigeria. As it stands, the investigation continues, with public interest growing regarding the transparency of Nigeria’s political and financial landscape.
