She denied that $13million was recovered from her residence during the raid, insisting that the narrative being circulated is false and misleading.
A businesswoman, Aisha Sulaiman Achimogu, has admitted that “only $15,000 and N13 million” were found in her house during a raid by an anti-graft agency.
She denied that $13million was recovered from her residence during the raid, insisting that the narrative being circulated is false and misleading.
Achimogu, who has been linked to an alleged $13million forfeiture case tied to Lagos State funds, made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, monitored by SaharaReporters.
She said she would refrain from discussing details of the case because it is currently before the court.
“I want to say I’m glad that I came here. I’ve had several invitations to come speak about who Aisha is and how this network stands in what I believe in. First, I won’t go so much into the detail of 13 million US dollars,” she said.
“As you know, it’s a matter in court. It would be prejudiced for me to talk about what’s already in court and I still believe strongly in our digital system in Nigeria. So I know that the right decisions were made at the due time.”
The embattled businesswoman, however, firmly rejected claims that such a huge sum was discovered in her home.
“But let me also correct an impression that 13 million dollars was not found in my house when my house was raided,” she stated.
“My house was raided, yes, but only $15,000 and N13 million belonging to my mom were found in my house and then again my personal belongings.”
She further questioned the source of the widely circulated claims, saying it was unrealistic to keep such an amount at home.
“I don’t know where Nigeria got the impression that I had 13 million dollars in my house. I’m not a bank so I won’t keep 13 million dollars in my house,” she added.
Achimogu also appeared to fault information published by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), suggesting it does not reflect her legal position.
“Let me also correct that what is published on the website of EFCC is a certain state. I want to believe that is not a legal state because that hasn’t been thrown at me,” she said.
She explained that the foreign currencies found in her home were kept for family needs, particularly for her children schooling abroad.
“So I have kids who go to school abroad, so it’s important that you have those currencies kept away for emergencies. That’s why I had that money at home,” she said.
Achimogu also used the opportunity to highlight her involvement in the oil and gas sector, noting that her company participated in major bidding processes between 2022 and 2024.
“There were two big processes — a deep offshore bid round between 2022 and 2023 and another mini bid round between 2023 and 2024. We participated in those processes… and by the grace of God we won very transparently. It was a public process, it wasn’t selective,” she added.
On March 18, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared Achimogu wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The anti-graft agency accused her of allegedly funnelling funds to opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 general elections.
She was also identified as an ally of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with reports suggesting the development sparked political tension within the ruling circle.
The EFCC had called on members of the public to provide information on her whereabouts, listing her last known address in Maitama, Abuja, and providing multiple contact channels for tips.
Despite the allegations, Achimogu has continued to deny wrongdoing, maintaining that due process will ultimately clear her name.
