EFCC Uncovers Shocking Web Of Secret Accounts Tied To Former AGF’s Public Funds Diversion

A witness in the trial of former Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has revealed how the ex-AGF allegedly used multiple bank accounts to divert public funds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Anamekwe is currently facing a nine-count amended charge of money laundering amounting to ₦868,465,000, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

During Friday’s proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja, EFCC’s first witness (PW1), Eucharia Ezeobi, a staff member of Zenith Bank, testified before Justice James Omotosho. Ezeobi disclosed that she facilitated the opening of four company accounts for contractors linked to the Federal Ministry of Defence. The companies include Temeeo Synergy Concept Limited, Turge Global Investment Limited, Laptev Bridge Limited, and Arafura Transnational Afro Limited.

Under questioning from EFCC counsel Ekene Iheanacho (SAN), Ezeobi revealed that most transactions from these accounts were cash withdrawals, with Anamekwe allegedly benefiting from the funds. The account opening documents were presented in court and marked as Exhibits PWB.

The EFCC’s second witness (PW2), Felix Nweke, identified himself as a director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. Nweke, who served as Deputy Director of Finance at the Federal Ministry of Defence between 2018 and 2020, testified that he worked directly under Anamekwe, assisting in processing payments.

Nweke claimed the former AGF instructed him to open company accounts to facilitate access to funds. He further testified that he contacted Gideon Joseph, a resource person for the ministry, following Anamekwe’s directive to open the accounts with Zenith Bank.

According to Nweke, Ezeobi handled the account openings. He stated that he regularly acted on instructions from Anamekwe to process fund transfers.

During cross-examination, Nweke admitted that the ministry’s funding comes from the Appropriation Bill signed by the President. He also confirmed that while Anamekwe was not an official approving officer, he often conveyed approvals for the release of funds.