- Safiu Kehinde
Aisha Achimugu, the Nigerian businesswoman declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has broken silence over the allegations against her as she held that her businesses never broke any law.
NPO Reported that Achimugu was on Friday declared wanted over alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
This occurred few hours after the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, cried out over alleged plot by President Bola Tinubu to implicate him and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Atiku claimed Sanwo-Olu had been accused of sponsoring his (Atiku’s) presidential campaign with the fund made the fund available through Achimugu now declared wanted by the EFCC.
Reacting in a statement issued in an Instagram post on Sunday, Achimugu’s spokesperson, Bodex Hungbo, maintained that her business practices have always been grounded in transparency, integrity, and respect for the nation’s laws.
While expressing gratitude to families, friends and well wishers for their support, Hungbo reiterated that the businesswoman remains a firm believer in the rule of law and due process and will never do otherwise.
The spokesperson assured Achimugu’s business partners, families, and professional associates that she remains committed to all processes involved as a responsible and law abiding citizen.
The statement read in part; “Over the past few days, we have been inundated with calls, messages, and visits from friends, families, colleagues, and concerned citizens within and outside Nigeria. The outpouring of support, prayers, and encouragement has been profoundly moving and humbling.
“We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out in concern and solidarity. Your kindness has been a source of strength during this trying period, and it reinforces our faith in our shared humanity and the values that bind us together.
“As a responsible citizen and entrepreneur, Dr. Aisha remains a firm believer in the rule of law and due process and will never do otherwise. We trust that these principles and justice will prevail as this matter unfolds. Our business practices have always been grounded in transparency, integrity, and respect for our nation’s laws.
“To our valued business partners, families, professional associates, and well-wishers worldwide, please be assured that she is fully committed to all processes involved as a responsible and law abiding citizen who has contributed so much to the growth of our Nation as well as being a National Asset.”