The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to appear before the agency for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed the development on Monday, following allegations by Sylva that the anti-graft agency had become politicised and was being used as a tool by the All Progressives Congress.
Oyewale said Sylva had already been declared wanted and should make himself available to the commission. The development comes shortly after Sylva announced his resignation from the APC, citing concerns over the party’s direction and the performance of the Federal Government.
In his resignation letter, Sylva alleged that the EFCC had increasingly conducted itself as an organ of the APC rather than an independent state institution. He also acknowledged that his decision to leave the party could trigger further pressure from the anti-graft agency, but said he was prepared to face the consequences.
The EFCC had declared Sylva wanted in November 2025 over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving $14.86 million. He is also facing a separate 13-count charge relating to an alleged plot against the Tinubu administration, including allegations of treason, terrorism-related offences, conspiracy and money laundering.
Sylva has denied the allegations, and no conviction has been recorded against him in either case.
