The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257.
According to a public notice signed by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the funds were part of an investment by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for refinery construction.
The anti-graft agency said the notice followed a warrant issued by the Lagos State High Court on November 6, 2025. It urged anyone with information on Sylva’s whereabouts to contact any EFCC office nationwide or reach the Commission via 08093322644 or info@efcc.gov.ng.
Meanwhile, Sylva has denied recent allegations linking him to a coup plot, describing them as false and politically motivated. His media aide, Julius Bokoru, said the former minister remains a loyal democrat and supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that the rumours were part of a smear campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.
