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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Declined Intervention As EFCC Detained Buhari’s In-Law Over N28b Fraud

By Temidayo Akinsuyi

Some associates of former president Muhammadu Buhari are accusing President Bola Tinubu of witch-hunt after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and detained Abubakar Isa Funtua, an in-law to the former President 10 days.

Abubakar, son of the late Ismaila Isa Funtua is married to the fifth daughter of Buhari, Hajia Safina.

Confirming Abubakar's arrest last month, the EFCC said he, alongside an Ugandan business associate, Asega Aliga allegedly looted N28bn from Keystone Bank and fled Nigeria.

He was said to have fled to Spain but sneaked into Nigeria last month to celebrate Sallah in his Abuja home where he was arrested by officials of the anti-graft agency.

Speaking with TheScrutinyNG, a former media aide to Buhari said Abubakar's arrest and detention was targeted towards the former president.

" For me, the handwriting on the wall is very clear. A man married to your daughter is like your son. So, arresting him (Abubakar) is like arresting Buhari’s son. I also heard many prominent Nigerians intervened and mounted pressures on the EFCC Chairman to release him but he stood his ground".

"I was reliably informed that they also reached out to President Bola Tinubu but he declined, saying the EFCC should be allowed to carry out its functions. Buhari knew everything that happened in Lagos but he never witch-hunted anybody throughout his eight years".

" First, it was the CBN governor (Emefiele), then EFCC Chairman (Bawa), then Ministers and now, the former president's son-in-law. If you know you want to arrest him (Buhari), why not just come out clean instead of all these dancing around the basket they are doing?" he asked.

Another associate of the former president also believed it was a witch-hunt.

" We know who appointed the current EFCC Chairman and we know he is doing the bidding of that person. We are also hearing they are planning to investigate the president and put the former first lady, Aisha Buhari on a no-fly list. We are watching" he said.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale confirmed Funtua's arrest but said his detention was not up to 10 days.

He also declined to comment on the specific crime committed by Funtua prompting his arrest.

An associate of Abubakar said contrary to the claim by the EFCC that he was arrested, he submitted himself to officials of the anti-graft agency.

" Yes, he was arrested one week after Sallah and detained unjustly for 7 days. He never fled as being claimed. If he fled, were they the ones that brought him back to Nigeria"?


https://thescrutinyng.com/index.php/2024/07/09/exclusive-tinubu-declined-intervention-as-efcc-detained-buharis-in-law-over-n28b-fraud/

We are gradually getting there

Tinubu no b Jonathan

Tinubu's decision to not intervene in the EFCC's detention of Buhari's inlaw showcases his commitment to justice and the fight against corruption. His leadership will promote unity and progress for all Nigerians.

Taaa! He must intervene

Do me I do you, God no go vex. How many people remembered how Buhari’s people were humiliating Tinubu back then? If not that he was a strongman, he couldn't have become president

This war between APC North and APC Southwest is gonna be very interesting.

Obedients pls just sit back and watch the drama, its gonna be very entertaining.

Typical PDP tactics, using EFCC to detain political opponents while they continue to loot our country. Thank God for leaders like Tinubu who stand against corruption and put the people first.

Macphenson:
This war between APC North and APC Southwest is gonna be very interesting.

Obedients pls just sit back and watch the drama, it’s gonna be very entertaining.

Obi will still not be president. Oya start crying.

Some one is accused of stealing money from a bank and they are begging the president to intervene? Is Keystone bank a government agency?

AdesegunSanni89:
Obi will still not be president. Oya start crying.

The slaves will never attack their master. The north is ganging up against Tinubu, but you can never comment on that because a slave can NEVER be superior to his master.

Face your north in peace.

He should give part of the money to Peter Obi and his Ipob obedient, they will help him to mount the pressure.

That's what they are good at

He doesn't need any form of intervention if he's not guilty. All he needs to do is to prove his innocence.

Macphenson:
The slaves will never attack their master. The north is ganging up against Tinubu, but you can never comment on that because a slave can NEVER be superior to his master.

Face your north in peace.

They couldn't prevent him from becoming a president, how much more now that he is the one in charge... Nonsense.

Tinubu has not intervened means the opposite. This is another noise that will quiet down real soon, and 'business' will continue as usual.

The high and mighty and those connected to them remain untouchable in Nigeria.

Chinkoalhaji34:
Tinubu's decision to not intervene in the EFCC's detention of Buhari's inlaw showcases his commitment to justice and the fight against corruption. His leadership will promote unity and progress for all Nigerians.

Ethnic bigots are out again. Instead of fighting corruption, they are using ethnic sentiments to cover up corruption.

Etosha:
They couldn't prevent him from becoming a president, how much more now that he is the one in charge... Nonsense.

Thats your problem with them, nothing consign us, we are just watching the interesting drama.

Jagaban of Nigeria stands firm in his principles and refuses to interfere as EFCC takes legal action against corruption.

Tinubu's decision making in sensitive matters is why he's currently the best we can have
He isnt as weak as that Ijaw guy with a half ball

Make the in-law return the money na..


"First, it was the CBN governor (Emefiele), then EFCC Chairman (Bawa), then Ministers and now, the former president's son-in-law. If you know you want to arrest him (Buhari), why not just come out clean instead of all these dancing around the basket they are doing?" he asked"


See mumu talk...na Buhari be all these ones So, because they served in Buhari's government, Buhari told them to steal
Abi, since they were part of Buhari's government, they should not be made to be responsible for their actions

Radarada

sIfioksq:
Typical PDP tactics, using EFCC to detain political opponents while they continue to loot our country. Thank God for leaders like Tinubu who stand against corruption and put the people first.

Freaking hilarious the lies we tell ourselves

There will never be a day you look God in the eyes and repeat this comment.

AdesegunSanni89:
Obi will still not be president. Oya start crying.

And the village duplex will still be marble floors
Oya continue the envy

Etosha:
They couldn't prevent him from becoming a president, how much more now that he is the one in charge... Nonsense.

Please.....PO elected Tinubu

Those facts are never changing

Police should arrest this thing for misleading public.

Then why is it not in front page?

politician no b Jonathan ... Hello, need help with your academic papers? Contact us.

Macphenson:
The slaves will never attack their master. The north is ganging up against Tinubu, but you can never comment on that because a slave can NEVER be superior to his master.

Face your north in peace.

You all said this before 2023 elections, how did it turn out?
Seems u are banking on the north to come to your aid.

delpee:
He doesn't need any form of intervention if he's not guilty. All he needs to do is to prove his innocence.

Exactly!

Tinubu welldone jare

AdesegunSanni89:
Obi will still not be president. Oya start crying.

Na you be God abi?