EFCC grants ex-Sokoto gov, Tambuwal, bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has granted former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, administrative bail after questioning him over alleged financial misconduct.
Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, is accused of fraudulently withdrawing about N189 billion during his tenure as governor.
A senior EFCC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tambuwal was released after providing the information investigators required.
“He has already been granted administrative bail. We’ve extracted what we need from him, and he will soon leave our headquarters after perfecting his bail conditions,” the source stated.
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development last night but declined to comment further.
Tambuwal had honoured an EFCC invitation on Monday, arriving at the commission’s Abuja headquarters at 11:16 a.m.
How Nigeria’s anti-graft war can be effective —Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has said for Nigeria’s anti-graft must be sincere and transparent in order to be effective.
He said while reacting to the arrest of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).