EMBATTLED Managing Director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu who was last week declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a “case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering”, has spoken out for the first time since the declaration.
In a statement published on her official Instagram handle on Sunday, Achimugu said she had been inundated with calls and messages from friends and families over the past few days.
The socialite said she remains a “firm believer in the rule of law and due process and will never do otherwise.”
The statement was signed by Bodex Hungbo, head of media to Achimugu.
“We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out in concern and solidarity,” the statement reads.
“Your kindness has been a source of strength during this trying period, and it reinforces our faith in our shared humanity and the values that bind us together.
“As a responsible citizen and entrepreneur, Dr. Aisha remains a firm believer in the rule of law and due process and will never do otherwise.
“We trust that these principles and justice will prevail as this matter unfolds. Our business practices have always been grounded in transparency, integrity, and respect for our nation’s laws.
“To our valued business partners, families, professional associates, and well-wishers worldwide, please be assured that she is fully committed to all processes involved as a responsible and law-abiding citizen who has contributed so much to the growth of our Nation as well as being a National Asset.”
Aisha Achimugu, however, did not speak about when she will appear before the EFCC or whether she has fled the country as alleged in some quarters.
On Friday, the EFCC asked persons who know the whereabouts of Achimugu to notify the agency.
The anti-graft agency had said Achimugu was declared wanted in a “case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering”.
The statement from the EFCC reads:
“The public is hereby notified that AISHA SULAIMAN ACHIMUGU, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering.
“Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and her last known address is: 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.
“Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies,” the notice signed by Dele Oyewale -Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC,
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