Bashir Abdullahi Haske, son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed claims by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he is evading arrest over alleged multi-million-dollar money laundering. The EFCC had declared Haske wanted, linking him to contracts and financial transactions tied to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
In a statement, Haske described the move as a politically motivated witch-hunt, stressing that he had already honoured EFCC’s invitation, submitted oral and documentary evidence, and provided proof of the legitimacy of his dealings. He accused the agency of ignoring due process by denying him bail despite meeting conditions and detaining him until his health deteriorated.
According to Haske, his eventual release was only secured after his medical condition raised alarm over his survival. He maintained that it was misleading for the EFCC to now claim he is absconding, insisting that his current absence is solely due to treatment for the health crisis caused by his detention.