Nigeria’s anti-graft agency strikes again. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared Timipre Sylva wanted, former Bayelsa State governor and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. In fact this move has shocked political circles.
Serious Charges Surface
The EFCC charged Sylva with conspiracy and dishonest conversion. Additionally the money involved in this case is $14,859,257. It was received from the NCDMB. Its officials infused it into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited. However the money disappeared without constructing the refinery.
Public notice by the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale. He shares Sylva’s photo and details. Sylva, 61, hails from Brass Local Government Area in Bayelsa. Furthermore a Lagos State High Court warrant dated November 6, 2025.
Background Raises Eyebrows
Sylva, from 2019 until earlier this year, served in important positions under former President Muhammadu Buhari, supervising petroleum reforms. But events unfolding recently have taken drama to a new level. Security agents raided his Abuja home last month. Reports linked it to alleged coup plots, although officials later denied rumors of a possible coup.
Critics question the timing. They see political motives. The case thus receives close scrutiny.
Greater Fight Against Corruption
EFCC intensifies efforts under Chairman Ola Olukoyede. High profile cases pile up, No one is above the law, this declaration seems to imply. Meanwhile, Nigerians await Sylva’s response. Will he turn himself in? The nation watches. After all, justice demands accountability. The fate of Sylva puts anti-corruption resolve to test.
