A United States-based Nigerian, Oluwasegun Elusoji, has called for urgent executive intervention, legislative oversight, and institutional accountability over the alleged suspension of investigative activities on a petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning alleged identity theft, fraud, and related offences.
The call centres on EFCC Petition No. EFCC/PET/HQR/1656/2025, which, according to documents made available, was submitted on April 28, 2025, and acknowledged at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja. The petition was submitted through W.K. Shittu & Co. and titled “Urgent request for investigation and legal action regarding identity theft and fraud.”
Elusoji, in an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the National Assembly committees responsible for anti-corruption, questioned what he described as the apparent halt in the handling of the petition.
The petition reportedly concerns alleged fraudulent dealings, identity theft, and related criminal activities involving Adeseye Joseph Famojuro, Ayodele Sunday Adekanmbi, Funmilayo Tosin Oyawale, Bimbo Arike Dairo, Omotoke Adetola Ogunniyi, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, Oriyomi Olounwa Ladigbolu, Ayo Alatise, Ayobami Adebayo, and Olugbenga Joseph Damola Adebayo, also known as Frayo.
Elusoji said a formal reminder was subsequently submitted to the EFCC on June 17, 2025, and was also acknowledged.
According to his account, initial investigative activities continued for several weeks before allegedly being paused, with no explanation subsequently communicated regarding the status of the matter.
The US-based petitioner said the alleged suspension raises questions about the administrative handling of EFCC complaints and whether investigations involving individuals perceived to have political connections receive the same treatment as other cases.
He specifically questioned whether political proximity or influence could affect the progress of investigations, while stressing that such concerns should be addressed through transparency and institutional accountability rather than assumptions.
Elusoji also referred to media reports describing Adeseye Joseph Famojuro as a close associate of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, while acknowledging that claims of familial ties reported by some outlets have not been confirmed by an official government record.
He maintained that, irrespective of personal or political associations, allegations should be subjected to appropriate investigation and due process.
Elusoji urged President Tinubu to ensure that federal anti-corruption institutions operate independently and without political interference.
He also called on the Attorney-General of the Federation to review the administrative handling of the petition and ensure compliance with relevant legal and institutional obligations.
For the EFCC Chairman, Elusoji demanded a written status update on Petition No. EFCC/PET/HQR/1656/2025, an explanation for the alleged suspension of investigative activity, and, where appropriate, the resumption of the investigation.
He further urged the National Assembly’s anti-corruption committees to exercise their oversight powers by examining the handling of petitions, particularly where allegations involve persons perceived to be politically exposed.
‘Nigerians Deserve Transparency’
According to Elusoji, the issue goes beyond the individuals named in the petition and touches on the credibility of Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions.
He argued that when citizens submit complaints to law-enforcement agencies, they should be able to expect transparent handling regardless of the identity, status, or connections of persons named in those complaints.
He therefore called for transparency, accountability, institutional integrity, and immediate action, insisting that Nigeria’s justice and anti-corruption systems must operate without fear or favour.
