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Atiku’s claims on EFCC probe, Sanwo-Olu’s support lies — Presidency

The Presidency criticized Atiku Abubakar's claims of an EFCC investigation into financial dealings with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stating they are baseless and misleading.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, mentioned that President Bola Tinubu is focused on addressing national challenges and does not engage in petty political distractions.
Onanuga emphasized the independence of the EFCC and warned that any suggestion of external influence is false and damaging to its credibility.
The Presidency urged Atiku to redirect his efforts towards fostering unity and economic progress rather than making unfounded accusations.

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Stop relying on social media gossip - Presidency slams Atiku over EFCC witch-hunt claim

The presidency says its attention has been drawn to unfounded allegations by former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who claims to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State. “These claims, circulated through his media office, are false and reflect a troubling pattern of relying on social media gossip over substance,” Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information …

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Atiku’s claims on EFCC probe, Sanwo-Olu’s support lies — Presidency

The Presidency has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over claims that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over financial transactions linked to the Lagos State Government. On Thursday, Atiku claimed that the EFCC was probing him in connection with financial activities involving the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In

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Atiku Abubakar's Latest Claims Are Baseless, Distracting - Presidency - Roving Naija

The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to the unfounded allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claims to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State. These claims, circulated through his media office, are false and reflect a troubling pattern of relying on social media gossip over substance. It is disheartening that a politician of Atiku’s stature would…

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