Saraki Opens Up On EFCC Probe, Reveals What Really Happened

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has alleged that the cases filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were politically motivated, describing them as part of a “witch-hunt.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Saraki claimed that his troubles with the anti-graft agency stemmed from the Senate’s refusal, under his leadership, to confirm an acting EFCC Chairman who appeared before lawmakers for screening.

He explained that the Senate declined the confirmation on the grounds that the nominee did not meet the required qualifications and that the security report on him was not favourable.

According to Saraki, despite the Senate’s rejection, the individual in question remained in office, and those involved in the decision—including himself—faced personal repercussions.

“We had the acting chairman of the EFCC come before us. After reviewing his qualifications and security report, we said no. But he remained in office, defying the Senate’s decision,” Saraki said in an interview with Vanguard.

“And some of us paid a personal price for that. We were targeted simply because of that decision,” he added.

Meanwhile, the EFCC has reportedly commenced plans to investigate human rights activist Deji Adeyanju and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over allegations relating to terror financing, illegal funding channels, and other potential security concerns.

The development follows a petition submitted by lawyer Blessing Agbomhere, who urged the commission to scrutinize how the two individuals generate and manage funds for their public engagements.

According to reports, the petition also called for an examination of their sponsorships, advocacy activities, media engagements, protests, and legal interventions.

Dated June 17, 2026, the petition requested that the EFCC verify whether the funds supporting their activities originate from lawful and transparent sources.

The petitioner further raised concerns regarding compliance with tax regulations, financial disclosures, and other statutory requirements governing such operations.