The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Senate President Bukola Saraki’s wife and Zainab Dakingari, late President Umar Yar’Adua’s daughter.
Dakingari’s wife is expected at the agency on July 27. Saraki’s spouse will take her turn on July 28.
The two women were invited by the anti-graft agency for alleged money laundering.
A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “Saraki’s wife is needed to explain issues relating to the management of the accounts of some companies where she has some stake.
“There is a suspicion of money laundering. We want her to come and explain how these accounts are being run.”
On the former First Lady, the source added: “I think Zainab, a former First Lady of Kebbi State, is expected to respond to some issues on state funds allegedly traced to some companies owned by her. We cannot say whether these companies executed some contracts for the state or not.
“The ex-First Lady has only been invited to make clarifications.”
When contacted, the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said: “I am aware we have invited some persons but I cannot give the details now.”
Mrs Saraki last night confirmed her invitation by the anti-graft agency. Her private secretary, Akeem Olagoke, in a statement titled: “Without Prejudice”, wrote:
“Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder of Wellbeing Foundation Africa and wife of the Senate President has been informed by her office that a letter of invitation was delivered to her office, by and from the EFCC.
“As Mrs Saraki has no idea what this invitation could pertain to, she has directed an immediate and formal response, to the EFCC, that she will be delighted to assist them with any lawful enquiries they may have, as a law abiding, transparent and accountable private citizen.
“Mrs Saraki has thus confirmed an appointment date to honour this invitation, at the earliest mutually agreed convenience.”
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he would extend his anti-corruption war to members of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
