Aisha Achimugu Not Arrested, Rumours Baseless – Aide Insists
WARRI – The Media Aide to Dr. Aisha Achimugu, Mr. David Abakpa, has insisted that his principal, who serves as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FELAK Concept Group, is not under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Abakpa dismissed the allegations of arrest as unfounded and misleading, insisting that Dr. Achimugu has no issues with the anti-graft agency.
He further challenged those behind the rumors to provide concrete evidence of any investigation or arrest warrant against her.
According to Abakpa, the EFCC is a professional agency that does not act on social media speculations before conducting its investigations.
He criticized what he described as a “sponsored media campaign” aimed at tarnishing Dr. Achimugu’s reputation, asserting that such claims hold no merit.
“It is unfortunate that certain unverified online platforms are being used to spread falsehoods against a patriotic Nigerian and global icon, Dr. Aisha Achimugu, who has been earning international recognition for Nigeria,” the statement read.
He further pointed out that the EFCC does not disclose arrest plans prematurely, making it suspicious that anonymous sources allegedly linked to the agency would leak such information to an online media outlet.
Abakpa also noted that no one under an EFCC watchlist could leave the country without being intercepted at the airport, rendering the claim that Dr. Achimugu fled to evade arrest baseless.
“The media campaign against her is empty and has already failed. Falsehood can never prevail over truth. The sponsors of this fake news lack the coordination to tarnish the image of an award-winning entrepreneur,” he added.
Highlighting her national recognition, Abakpa emphasized that Dr. Achimugu’s OFR (Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic) honor is a testament to her contributions to Nigeria’s economy through legitimate business ventures.
“Dr. Aisha Achimugu is a hardworking businesswoman who constantly travels across the globe for business engagements. The claim that she left the country to escape arrest is laughable,” he concluded.