The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has clapped back at activist Omoyele Sowore and his allies for their criticism of its recent landmark recovery of 753 duplexes and apartments in Abuja’s Lokogoma District.
In a press statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the Commission described Sowore’s allegations of a cover-up as “illogical” and “uncharitable,” emphasizing that the forfeiture of the estate was secured under civil proceedings outlined by Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud Act.
The EFCC clarified that the estate’s owners denied ownership when flagged during investigations, prompting the court to grant a final forfeiture order. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court issued the ruling on December 2, 2024, allowing the properties to be forfeited to the Federal Government.
The Commission highlighted its commitment to tackling systemic corruption and urged Nigerians to focus on the structural lapses enabling such corrupt acts. It also assured the public that criminal investigations related to the matter are ongoing and vowed to leave no stone unturned in exposing culprits, stating, “The EFCC remains unwavering in its no-sacred-cow approach.”
This landmark recovery has sparked mixed reactions, with reform-minded Nigerians praising the EFCC’s efforts while critics, including Sowore, question its transparency.
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