{
  "id": 14451644,
  "title": "EFCC Reopens Atiku Probe, Adopts Agbonayinma’s Petition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/efcc-reopens-atiku-probe-adopts-agbonayinmas-petition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:49:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/14/efcc-reopens-atiku-probe-adopts-agbonayinmas-petition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened an investigation into allegations surrounding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, following a petition presented by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma. The commission acknowledged the receipt of Agbonayinma's petition, dated August 27, 2026, and received on September 1, 2026. The petition was forwarded to the EFCC's headquarters in Abuja, where Agbonayinma met with investigators on October 12, 2026, to adopt his petition and answer questions. Agbonayinma's petition aims to review an earlier investigation conducted by former EFCC chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, involving the former vice-president. He argued that the matter warranted renewed attention in the interest of accountability and the rule of law, emphasizing that the laws apply equally to the rich and the poor. Agbonayinma, through his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Uwaifo (SAN), stated that reporting alleged wrongdoing is a constitutional responsibility, asserting that no one is above the law. He also revealed that he had written a petition to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging attention to the allegations.",
  "summary": "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened an investigation into allegations involving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by a former member of the House of Representatives,",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}