Sunday Igboho’s Financier is a Member of the National Assembly – Abubakar Malami

The Attorney general of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami has revealed that the major financier of the self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popular known as Sunday Igboho is a member of the National Assembly.

The Federal minister made the revelation while speaking to newsmen in Abuja today October 22, not revealing the identity of the federal lawmaker, Malami noted Igboho also received funding from a firm named  Abbai Bako and Sons which is being probed for allegedly financing terrorism.

He also stated how a committee set up by the Federal Government unraveled how Igboho got monies from 43 bank accounts, across nine banks.

His words: “The Federal Government has received the report on financers of Adeniyi Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a Sunday Igboho. The report revealed that Sunday Igboho is a Director and signatory to Adesun International Concept Limited registered on 23rd April, 2010. Adesun International Concept Limited also has Oladele Oyetunji and Aderopo Adeyemo as Directors. Sunday Igboho is linked to 43 bank accounts in 9 banks,”.

“The major financier of the fugitive and separatists was found to be a federal lawmaker in the national assembly.

“A total sum of N127, 145,000 was received by Igboho from his financiers between 22nd October 2013 and 28th September, 2020 through Adesun International Concept Ltd accounts.

Malami said Igboho through his company had transferred money to Abbal Bako & Sons, a company linked to the financing of Boko Haram.

“Investigation reveals that Adesun International Concept Ltd (belonging to Igboho) transferred the sum of N12, 750,000) to Abbal Bako & Sons,” he said.

“It might be recalled that Abbal Bako & Sons and its promoter Abdullahi Umar Usman are suspects in the on-going joint terrorist financing investigation.

“Abdullahi Umar Usman is by way of financial transaction connected to Surajo Abubakar Muhammad (who was sentenced to life imprisonment in UAE on charges of financing terrorism, Boko Haram).

“This report shows the nexus between separatists’ agitation, terrorism financing and disruptions of peace in the country.

“The report found connections of financial transaction between Adesun International Concept Ltd and some construction companies and businesses among others.

”Having received the reports, the federal government remains solute in its determination to have a peaceful Nigeria. The federal government will do the needful, within the context of the legal provisions, in ensuring that the matter is giving the deserved attention and those found guilty will be made to face the wrath of the law.”