The Arewa Anti-Corruption Alliance (AACA) has called on the Nigerian anti-corruption agencies, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to immediately commence a comprehensive investigation into allegations that approximately N1.7 trillion was paid into the account of AJAP Financial Services Limited, a company linked to former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Senator Abdulaziz Yari.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the group, Comrade Salihu Abdulrashid, described the allegations as “grave, disturbing and impossible to ignore,” stressing that the magnitude of the reported transactions demands urgent scrutiny by relevant law enforcement agencies.
According to the group, and in a Bank Statement seen by our reporters, the total sum of approximately N1.7 trillion was allegedly paid into the United Bank for Africa (UBA) corporate account of AJAP Financial Services Limited between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2026, mostly from the Federation Account and in some cases from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), now Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
AACA alleged that AJAP Financial Services Limited, a private company registered with Corporate Affairs Commission Registration Number 1851464 and located at Plot 1289, Wikki Springs Street, Maitama, Abuja, maintained the account into which the funds were reportedly paid. The group further claimed that the account signatory is Abdullahi Abdulkarim Tsafe, identified as a former Chief of Staff to Senator Abdulaziz Yari during his tenure as Governor of Zamfara State.
The group also alleged that funds from the account were subsequently transferred to several other entities and individuals, including ASAD Universal Concept, ASAD Infrastructural Tech Ltd, ASAD Energy Fleet Ltd, Kayatawa Nig. Ltd, Abdullahi Tsafe Abdulkarim, Yarinya and Co. Farms Ltd, Yanware Express Ventures, and Flawless Domestic Gas Supplies Limited.
While emphasising that the allegations remain unproven, Abdulrashid maintained that their seriousness warrants an immediate, transparent and independent investigation.
“These are not allegations that should be treated with indifference. They are weighty claims involving an enormous sum of money and they deserve a full, professional and transparent investigation,” he said.
The group noted that Senator Yari has, over the years, been associated with several corruption allegations and investigations, many of which have remained inconclusive in the public domain.
According to AACA, the absence of publicly known conclusions on previous investigations has continued to fuel public speculation and undermine confidence in the nation’s anti-corruption efforts.
“The EFCC owes Nigerians a responsibility not only to investigate allegations of this magnitude but also to demonstrate that no individual is above scrutiny. Allowing investigations of high-profile public figures to remain perpetually inconclusive does little to strengthen public confidence in the country’s anti-corruption institutions,” Abdulrashid stated.
He argued that the latest allegations have generated widespread public interest and commentary, making it imperative for the Commission to act decisively.
“Silence is not golden in circumstances such as this. Serious issues have been raised, and the Nigerian public deserves clear answers. The credibility of our anti-corruption institutions depends on their willingness to pursue allegations wherever they may lead, without fear or favour,” he added.
The group also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, alongside all relevant anti-corruption and financial regulatory agencies, to undertake a thorough investigation into the reported transactions.
AACA said investigators should establish the source of the reported funds, the specific services allegedly rendered by AJAP Financial Services Limited, the purpose of the payments, and whether all applicable procurement, financial, regulatory and due process requirements were complied with.
The alliance argued that at a time when millions of Nigerians are battling inflation, rising food prices, unemployment and increasing transportation costs, allegations involving such an enormous volume of funds cannot be ignored.
“It is in the interest of transparency, accountability and public confidence in public financial management that these allegations are subjected to rigorous investigation and that the findings are made available to Nigerians,” the group said.
AACA maintained that its call was not intended to pronounce anyone guilty but to reinforce the principle that credible allegations of corruption must be investigated thoroughly and brought to a logical conclusion in accordance with the law.
