EFCC REFUTES VIOLATING COURT DIRECTIVE REGARDING ABUJA ASSET ASSOCIATED WITH DIEZANI
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it disregarded a judicial directive issued by Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court, Abuja, instructing its personnel to vacate a premises situated at House 6, Aso Drive, Asokoro, Abuja.
The anti-corruption organization released a declaration on Tuesday in reaction to news articles indicating that it disregarded judicial orders. It characterized the articles as deceptive and a misrepresentation of the truth, emphasizing that the EFCC had legally secured a possession order concerning the property.
As per the EFCC, Justice Liman issued the directive on March 27, 2025, subsequent to the Commission submitting proof indicating that the asset was a yield of illicit conduct by former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke, and had been surrendered to the Federal Government.
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“It is not in the nature of the EFCC to participate in judicial insubordination,” the Commission declared. “We secured a lawful directive of possession from the court, and there was no distortion of facts before Justice Liman. ”
The EFCC further explained that the presence of a tenant, Chief Ikechi Emenike, in the disputed property did not invalidate the court’s final forfeiture order. The Commission dismissed claims that it had wrongfully evicted Emenike or disregarded a standing contempt order, emphasizing that there was no valid court order served on EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede or the Commission’s counsel, Mr. Francis Usani.
Addressing Emenike’s claims of having a longstanding tenancy and a Right of First Refusal on the property, the EFCC countered that while Emenike had a rental agreement with the former minister, he had not been paying rent to the Commission for over a decade as alleged.
On the issue of the Right of First Refusal, the Commission clarified that Justice Musa’s judgment of April 18, 2024, only granted Emenike the right to be considered for purchase if and when the property was officially put up for sale—a move the EFCC says has not occurred.
“Therefore, his claim to the property on that basis is without merit,” the agency said.
The Commission concluded by stating that a Stay of Execution on the referenced court order was filed on June 16, 2025, and remains in effect. It reiterated its commitment to due process and respect for the rule of law.
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