Presidency backs EFCC after Atiku’s son-in-law, Abdullahi Haske, was declared wanted for money laundering and criminal conspiracy
Presidency backs EFCC as the anti-graft agency declared Abdullahi Haske, son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for alleged money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
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Haske, who founded AA & R Investment Group, reportedly breached the terms of his administrative bail and ignored repeated invitations for questioning.
An EFCC source disclosed that he went into hiding after securing bail, prompting the declaration.
The EFCC listed his last known addresses in Ikoyi and Victoria Island, Lagos, and appealed to the public for information on his whereabouts.
Reacting, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, described the move as political persecution aimed at the former Vice President.
But the Presidency rejected the claim. Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, stressed that the EFCC acted strictly within its mandate.
“There is no harassment or victimisation here, only the independent and lawful operation of Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions. No one is above the law,” Dare said.
He further emphasized that the administration remains committed to due process and strengthening the rule of law, unlike past governments accused of politicising state agencies.
“Those attempting to politicise the arrest of a son-in-law to a former Vice President are grasping at straws,” he added.
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This development underscores the government’s resolve to confront corruption head-on, even when politically sensitive figures are involved.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
