By Ghazali Ibrahim
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to make himself available for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made the call on Monday while responding to allegations by Sylva that the anti-graft agency had become politically aligned with the All Progressives Congress.
“He has been declared wanted; he should make himself available to the commission,” Oyewale said.
The development came shortly after Sylva announced his resignation from the APC, accusing the party of abandoning its founding ideals and criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
In his resignation letter dated August 31, 2026, Sylva also copied the EFCC chairman and alleged that the commission had increasingly operated as an organ of the ruling party rather than as an independent state institution.
He further said he was aware that his decision to leave the APC could lead to increased pressure on him and his associates, but maintained that he was prepared to face the consequences.
The EFCC declared Sylva wanted in November 2025 over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving $14,859,257.
Sylva is also facing separate legal proceedings over an alleged plot against the Tinubu administration.
He is among defendants in a 13-count charge involving allegations including treason, terrorism-related offences, conspiracy and money laundering.
He has denied the allegations, and has not been convicted of the offences.
