Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate for 2027, has dismissed calls for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate him over corruption allegations. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President described the demands as a 'mere political witch-hunt.' The calls reportedly followed remarks by a former associate, though details remain limited in the report.

Ntufam Hilliard Eta, former National Vice Chairman (South-South) of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress, has called on anti-corruption agencies to investigate financial crime allegations involving African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. According to Leadership newspaper, Eta made the appeal on Tuesday at Muhammadu Buhari House in Abuja, specifically urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to act. The allegations remain unverified claims attributed to Eta.

The chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said on Monday that more than 40 staff members have been dismissed for corruption and financial fraud since he assumed office. In a post on X, he stated that under his leadership, agency personnel living lavish lifestyles are investigated. The comments were reported by Information Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has called for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) into the International Monetary Fund's claim that Nigeria has spent N8.8 trillion off-budget, which he states is equivalent to 2% of the country's GDP, according to ThisDay Live.

The Association of Young People Against Corruption (AYPA) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and certain media organizations of biased reporting regarding the trial of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. The allegations suggest that the coverage of the trial proceedings has been selective, impacting public perception of the case, according to Tribune Online.

Ayekooto Akindele, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for a thorough investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This demand follows allegations of bribery against Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, made by the self-proclaimed Director General of the council, according to DAILY POST.