Bashir Abdullahi Haske, businessman and son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has denied allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he is evading arrest after being declared wanted over alleged multi-million-dollar money laundering.

 

UGAMA TV recalls that the EFCC recently declared Haske wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering linked to contracts involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with funds allegedly traced to several accounts connected to him.

 

In a statement issued through his media office, Haske dismissed the anti-graft agency’s claim as a politically motivated witch-hunt, stressing that he has nothing to hide.

 

According to him, contrary to EFCC’s claims, he had already honoured the Commission’s invitation, appeared before investigators, and presented both oral and documentary evidence to prove the legitimacy of his financial dealings.

 

He further accused the EFCC of subjecting him to unlawful detention despite meeting stringent bail conditions, alleging that his health deteriorated while in custody, leading to a near-collapse. He said he was eventually released on bail only after concerns grew over his survival.

 

“It is therefore shocking and disingenuous for EFCC to now claim I am ‘running away’ when they are well aware that my health crisis was precipitated by their own misconduct,” Haske stated.

 

The businessman noted that he is currently receiving medical treatment and urged the public to disregard what he described as deliberate attempts to tarnish his reputation.