A combinrd picture of Aisha Achimugu and EFCC mugshot declaring her wanted
At last the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering and fraud.
The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday.
According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The circular reads, “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 at its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644, its email address: [email protected] or the nearest police station or other security agencies.”
NATIONAL WAVES was one of the two news mediums that broke the news of the investigations of Aisha Achimugu weeks back by the anti-graft agency. Although Achimugu’s media aide, David Abakpa, debunked the report as “fake news”, NATIONAL WAVES stood its ground on account of the authenticity of its source.
Mr Abakpa attributed the report captioned to the handiwork of the enemies of his principal who are bent on destroying her hard-earned reputation.
While urging the public to disregard the fake news, he noted that Mrs Achimugu is not in the country and so could not have been arrested by the EFCC. He said the unfounded rumour was a calculated attempt by unscrupulous elements bent on tarnishing the hard-earned reputation of Mrs Achimugu by all means.
The statement reads in part: “It is a lie sponsored by enemies! Aisha Achimugu is never arrested or detained by the EFCC. Anyone can confirm from the Commission.
“This blatant lie is a reprehensible act of intentional defamation of character, designed to tarnish Dr Achimugu’s impeccable reputation and drag Felak Concept Group’s image through the mud. It has also caused a great deal of concern to our associates, family members, well-wishers and the general public. We will not stand idly by while our GCEO’s good name is maliciously smeared.
“We are certain that the EFCC, which is a reputable organisation, did not furnish this false and untrue publication to the so-called publishers of the stories.
“Aisha Achimugu, in the first place, is not in the country. She left the country on a business trip last week.
“Mrs Achimugu is a law-abiding Nigerian who is highly respected internationally for her legitimate dealings. She is well known for creating jobs for Nigerian youths, thereby impacting the economy with her businesses.”
Despite Mr Abakpa’s press statement refuting the report NATIONAL WAVES maintainedt hat the anti-graft agency summoned Achimugu to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5 over alleged money laundering and a high-profile investment scam.
In a letter, dated March 4 and signed by the EFCC’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Adebayo Adeniyi, was sent to Achimugu’s residential address in Abuja.
“This commission is currently investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain clarification from you becomes imperative.
“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through the Head of Investigation on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, by 10:00 hours prompt,” the letter reads.
However, rather than reporting to the EFCC office as requested by the agency, Achimugu was said to have travelled out of Nigeria on Thursday, March 6.
Following her alleged departure from the country, the agency obtained an arrest warrant and declared her wanted.
