Documented cases of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct by Sokoto State government officials and agencies during the 2015–2023 term. Sources linked on each card.
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Total cases
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Convicted
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Ongoing
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Dismissed
Govt response:
investigatingdisputed
Allegation
The EFCC alleges Tambuwal was involved in fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion during his 2015-2023 tenure as Sokoto governor, in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022; investigators said over 100 companies received payments with no evidence of services rendered.
Outcome / Status
Tambuwal was detained overnight in August 2025, questioned and released on administrative bail; the EFCC said it had 'extracted what we need' from him, with no charges filed as of the most recent reporting.
Administration's response
Tambuwal's party, the ADC, accused the EFCC of a politically motivated targeting of opposition figures.