The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion. Tambuwal, a serving senator and a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was taken into custody at the EFCC's Abuja headquarters on Monday, August 11, 2025.
*Details of the Allegations*
- *Alleged Fraud*: Tambuwal is accused of making unauthorized cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023.
- *Money Laundering Violations*: The withdrawals reportedly contravene the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
- *Investigation*: EFCC investigators believe the transactions were structured to evade scrutiny and may be part of a broader money laundering scheme.¹ ²
*Reactions and Controversy*
- *Political Fallout*: The African Democratic Congress (ADC), to which Tambuwal belongs, accuses the EFCC of selective prosecution and using the agency as a "political weapon" of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
- *EFCC's Stance*: EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the case until the interrogation is concluded.³
*Background on Aminu Tambuwal*
- *Political Career*: Tambuwal served as governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023 and was previously Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- *Denial of Wrongdoing*: Tambuwal denies any wrongdoing amid allegations of leveraging political maneuvers to shield himself from corruption probes.
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