The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal after questioning him over allegations of financial misconduct. Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, is accused of fraudulently withdrawing approximately ₦189 billion during his tenure as governor.
A senior EFCC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that Tambuwal was released after providing the necessary information to investigators. “He has already been granted administrative bail. We’ve extracted what we need from him, and he will soon leave our headquarters after perfecting his bail conditions,” the source said.
EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale confirmed the development on Tuesday night but declined to provide further comments. Tambuwal had honored an EFCC invitation on Monday, August 12, 2025, arriving at the commission’s Abuja headquarters at 11:16 a.m.
