The Presidency has backed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after it declared Abdullahi Haske, businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of conspiracy and money laundering.

Haske, founder of AA & R Investment Group, was listed as wanted after breaching the conditions of his bail and ignoring EFCC invitations.

A source within the EFCC revealed that Haske had been under investigation for months but disappeared after securing bail. He was expected to report regularly during the probe but went into hiding, forcing the agency to declare him wanted.

Reacting to the case, Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, alleged that the move was politically motivated. He claimed President Bola Tinubu’s administration was using state institutions to intimidate opposition members.

The Presidency, however, dismissed these allegations. Speaking through Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, it maintained that EFCC was simply performing its legal duties.

Dare stressed that no one is above the law and that the Tinubu administration is committed to strengthening due process and the rule of law. He contrasted this with past governments accused of using agencies for political witch-hunts.

He added that attempts to politicise the case were baseless and insisted that only strong institutions working without fear or favour can ensure the country’s progress.

According to him, the EFCC is carrying out its responsibilities as required by law, while Tinubu remains focused on credible investigations and prosecutions backed by evidence.