EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal - Politics

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by InfoGuru118(op): 9:24pm On Aug 11, 2025

Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion, News360 Nigeria reports.

The withdrawals are said to contravene the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he is being interrogated by investigators.

A senior EFCC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the former governor is facing questions over suspicious transactions during his tenure, involving alleged unauthorised withdrawals of public funds.

“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, adding that the investigation has been ongoing for months.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment until the interrogation is concluded.

Tambuwal, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and was previously Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Further details are expected as the investigation continues.

https://news360ng.com/breaking-efcc-grills-ex-sokoto-gov-tambuwal-over-alleged-n189b-withdrawals/

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by SeverusSnape(m): 9:28pm On Aug 11, 2025

He should just join APC and the charges will be withdrawn.
This here is the sole reason why most of these politicians are trooping to the diabolical APC - to escape prosecution.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Obviouslyblunt: 9:28pm On Aug 11, 2025

The tambuwal from atiku primary then. Wow.

Wow..554

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by ATEAMS: 9:28pm On Aug 11, 2025

E don b .

Let the law handle things.

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by MichaelSokoto(m): 9:28pm On Aug 11, 2025*

d Atlantic Ocean crooner & builder of Lagos 4rm scratch with Jez an headpan of Ajah white sand and a bucket of lagoon water yaf start dictatorial work!

dude is f**kn desperate!

other ADC proponents such as Amaechi, Aregbe et al are next on their shopping list!

but keep calm...

it is APC vs Nigerians in 2027
cool

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Karashikaa: 9:29pm On Aug 11, 2025

Ole gbe, ole GBA....
Don't even know what to further say

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by LibertyRep: 9:29pm On Aug 11, 2025

Na wah o.

If he has questions to answer, let him provide explanations.

Let no one shout wizard hunting.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Lanruze: 9:29pm On Aug 11, 2025

The current crop of Ministers currently in power in the PBAT Admin have 22 of them with EFCC cases and are still in court including the Minister of State for Defence.

EFCC has done two things today alone that is making me doubt their intergrity.

Till today the President - PBAT has not declared his assets as stipulated by the law. At least Buhari openly declared his assets to even his cows.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Sirianese: 9:31pm On Aug 11, 2025

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/breaking-efcc-grills-ex-sokoto-gov-tambuwal-over-alleged-n189b-withdrawals/

Baba join APC and watch the charges evaporate into thin air!

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by shegzee43: 9:31pm On Aug 11, 2025

Lanruze:
The current Ministers in power in the PBAT regime have 22 of them with EFCC cases.

EFCC has done two things today alone that is making me doubt their intergrity.

Till today the president has not declared his assets as stipulated by the law.

EFCC chairman na pastor o. I am a Christian though.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by anonimi: 9:31pm On Aug 11, 2025

SeverusSnape:
He should just join APC and the charges will be withdrawn.

You certainly know how Oshiomhole’s Association of Past Criminals, APC works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg_1mly5Gm8?si=rHcx4qyRWohwb1fd

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by nickxtra(m): 9:31pm On Aug 11, 2025*

Not at this time, please. APC should not play into the hands of those that will use issues like this to create discord in the polity in order to destroy Tinubu's chances

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Cajal(m): 9:32pm On Aug 11, 2025

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/breaking-efcc-grills-ex-sokoto-gov-tambuwal-over-alleged-n189b-withdrawals/

They should not forget his friends all over the country

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Iamsane: 9:32pm On Aug 11, 2025

Lanruze:
The current Ministers in power in the PBAT regime have 22 of them with EFCC cases.

EFCC has done two things today alone that is making me doubt their intergrity.

Till today the president has not declared his assets as stipulated by the law.

Which law. Quote it here if you know what you are talking about.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by SimAI2: 9:32pm On Aug 11, 2025*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joglvw01e1I?si=-3mVsU1isl7ZOmfo

Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Robnectar(m): 9:33pm On Aug 11, 2025

Wike is dealing with him indirectly for what he did during d last election grin

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Thelimitbreaker(m): 9:33pm On Aug 11, 2025

Politics in Nigeria is not for the weak ooooo grin

Tinubu 101 cheesy

Mr betrayal go and answer your alleged misappropriation of funds..... I will keep saying this in capital letters, IF TINUBU SHOULD EVENTUALLY WIN HIS 2027 RE-ELECTION, ALL THOSE NORTHERN CABALS THAT GANGED UP AGAINST HIM ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT WERE IN BUHARI'S CABINET ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE, CAUSE HE HAS NOTHING TO LOSE AGAIN AND THERE'S NO BUHARI TO SAVE THEM ANY LONGER..... No wonder Boss Mustapha quickly corrected his tap mouth after clearly seeing the handwriting on the wall.... Una don see una match this time.... TINUBU NO BE JONATHAN oooooo grin

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by iwaeda: 9:34pm On Aug 11, 2025

Who are those advising OTP, EFCC don't know the house of Ganduje, hope they are all ready for what is coming. If a man wants to sink, he looks for the deepest mire to dive. grin

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Vickym1(f): 9:34pm On Aug 11, 2025

Immediately he switch over to apc now then his sins will be forgiven sharp sharp.

Obi is lucky because he doesn't have any scandal concerning his tenure if not babablu for don send his foot soldiers to arrest him grin

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Lanruze: 9:34pm On Aug 11, 2025

Hope all is well with you ?

Asset Declaration Law for Public Officers is what you are requesting ?

Even common Bankers must declare their assets not to talk of a sitting President.

Iamsane:
Which law. Quote it here if you know what you are talking about.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by ardex007(m): 9:35pm On Aug 11, 2025

Nigeria we hail thee......... The amount being stolen is just too much for any sane person to retain his/her sanity....Han Han you Wan buy heaven or hell ni?

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by slickbak(m): 9:36pm On Aug 11, 2025

Wike don catch u 😂

27 characters needed.

Decamping…

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Day169: 9:37pm On Aug 11, 2025

Politics or not, this is a humongous sum of money to be accused of "missing"! undecided

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Iamsane: 9:38pm On Aug 11, 2025

Lanruze:
Hope all is well with you ?

Asset Declaration Law for Public Officers is what you are requesting ?

Even common Bankers must declare their assets not to talk of a sitting President.

You will be surprised that you don't even know what you are yapping about. Oga quote the law or forever remain silent in your pool of ignorance.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by zoedew: 9:38pm On Aug 11, 2025*

The betrayer is now on trial. Wike must be watching in 3D.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by package7(m): 9:39pm On Aug 11, 2025

Barawo!!! One hundred and eighty nine billion naira.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Burob: 9:40pm On Aug 11, 2025

SeverusSnape:
He should just join APC and the charges will be withdrawn.
This here is the sole reason why most of these politicians are trooping to the diabolical APC - to escape prosecution.

we reject the chameleon, he should face the music with Pdp, abi na adc?

Rotimi Amaechi is next, children should learn not to throw stones in glass houses.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Obakoolex(m): 9:41pm On Aug 11, 2025

All of them are corrupt.... God punish every politician that has taken our commonwealth money for personal use

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Re: EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189 Billion Scandal by Gotocourt: 9:41pm On Aug 11, 2025

Coalition go collect wetin no good. Time to pick em one by one tongue

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