The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been asked to revisit corruption allegations against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar dating back to 2006, following a fresh petition by former House of Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma.

Agbonayinma is urging the anti-graft agency to reactivate its earlier investigation and consider findings contained in a 2010 report by a United States Senate subcommittee.

The former lawmaker disclosed that the EFCC had acknowledged his petition, dated August 27, 2026, and received on September 1. He subsequently appeared at the commission’s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, to formally adopt the petition and respond to questions from investigators.

The petition calls on the EFCC to revisit its September 2006 report on Atiku and the February 4, 2010, report by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, arguing that the documents warrant renewed scrutiny.

According to Agbonayinma, the EFCC had previously indicated that prosecution could be considered after Atiku left office as vice-president and his constitutional immunity ceased to apply. He, however, alleged that no prosecution followed.

The former lawmaker described the alleged failure to pursue the matter as a dereliction of duty, insisting that the case should not be abandoned because of the political standing or influence of anyone involved.

Speaking after his appearance at the EFCC headquarters, Agbonayinma called for equal application of the law, regardless of status.

“The laws are meant for both the rich and the poor. After the EFCC has done a fantastic job, it should not be kept under the table,” he said.

He also disclosed that he had petitioned US President Donald Trump over the allegations, widening his call for action beyond Nigeria’s anti-graft authorities.

The latest development places renewed attention on a controversy that has lingered for two decades. However, the reopening of the matter does not in itself establish wrongdoing by Atiku, and the allegations remain subject to investigation.

EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale had yet to respond to messages seeking clarification on the status of the investigation as of the time of filing this report.