BREAKING: EFCC Detains Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Fraud Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State and current Senator, into custody in Abuja for questioning over what is alleged to be a massive financial fraud case.

According to a report published by The Cable, Tambuwal is being interrogated in connection with cash withdrawals and financial transactions amounting to approximately ₦189 billion during his tenure as governor. Sources indicate that the EFCC is examining bank records, state expenditure documents, and high-value payment authorisations linked to the period he served as the state’s chief executive.

This development follows mounting political tensions and accusations of selective anti-corruption investigations in Nigeria. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) recently alleged that the EFCC’s actions against certain politicians are not impartial but rather targeted at members of opposition parties.

In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, the party accused the EFCC of politically motivated moves. According to Abdullahi, several recent EFCC summons issued to high-ranking members of the opposition coalition were influenced by political considerations and party alignments rather than purely legal grounds.

The ADC further claimed that some of these corruption probes are not based on fresh evidence but involve reopening old investigation files from several years ago. This, the party says, raises questions about the commission’s commitment to unbiased anti-corruption enforcement and whether its resources are being used for political gain.

The case against Tambuwal is still developing, with the EFCC expected to provide official statements as investigations progress. Meanwhile, political analysts believe this incident may fuel further debates over anti-corruption transparency, rule of law, and the political neutrality of federal agencies in Nigeria.