The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development on Monday while responding to allegations by Sylva that the anti-graft agency had become politicised and was being used as a tool by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Oyewale said Sylva, who has already been declared wanted by the commission, should make himself available for questioning.
The development comes shortly after Sylva announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, citing consultations with his family, associates and political allies.
In his resignation letter dated August 31, 2026, the former governor criticised the leadership of the APC, accusing the party of abandoning the principles upon which it was founded.
Sylva also faulted the performance of the APC-led Federal Government, saying it had failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
He specifically accused the EFCC of becoming increasingly politicised, alleging that the commission had conducted itself more like an arm of the APC than an independent state institution.
Sylva said he was aware that his resignation could expose him and his associates to increased pressure from the anti-graft agency, but added that he was prepared to face the consequences.
The EFCC declared Sylva wanted in November 2025 over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving $14,859,257.
The former governor is also facing a separate 13-count charge over an alleged plot against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The charges include alleged treason, terrorism-related offences, conspiracy and money laundering.
Sylva has denied involvement in the alleged plot.
The case remains before the court, and Sylva has not been convicted of the allegations against him.
The latest statement from the EFCC indicates that the commission expects the former governor, who remains on its wanted list, to present himself for questioning over the alleged financial offences.
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