Sowore slams EFCC over silence on owner of forfeited Abuja estate

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for withholding the identity of the former government official linked to the forfeiture of a massive estate in Abuja.

On Monday, the EFCC announced that Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the forfeiture of an estate spanning 150,500 square meters in the Lokogoma District of Abuja.

The property includes 753 duplexes and apartments, described by the anti-graft agency as the single largest asset recovery in its history since its establishment in 2003.

While the EFCC disclosed that the estate belonged to a former top government official, it refrained from revealing the individual’s name, sparking public criticism.

Reacting to the announcement, Sowore took to his official Facebook page to challenge the EFCC over its silence.

He accused the agency of protecting influential individuals involved in corruption while being overly zealous in prosecuting lesser offenders.

He wrote: “What is the name of the ‘former top brass’ with 753 duplexes seized by the EFCC in Abuja? The @officialEFCC is now doing PR for thieves. They seized this large estate with 753 duplexes from a single individual in Abuja but can’t mention his or her name.

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If it is Yahoo boys, they will line laptops and Nokia phones in front of them and send their photos globally even before their trial is commenced. The same EFCC is now AFRAID of BIG Thieves!”

Sowore’s remarks have resonated with many Nigerians who have expressed frustration over perceived double standards in the EFCC’s approach to fighting corruption.

Critics argue that the agency’s failure to disclose the identity of the estate owner undermines transparency and accountability in its operations.

The forfeited property, located at Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, represents a significant achievement for the EFCC in terms of asset recovery. However, the controversy surrounding the undisclosed ownership has overshadowed this milestone.

The case has reignited debates on the need for the EFCC to uphold transparency and ensure equal treatment of all suspects, regardless of their social or political status.

As public pressure mounts, many are demanding that the commission disclose the identity of the implicated former official to reinforce its commitment to justice and anti-corruption efforts.