A federal high court in Abuja has sentenced Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former acting accountant-general of the federation, to 72 years in prison for money laundering, following a detailed prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Presiding Judge James Omotosho ruled that the EFCC had successfully proven its case, linking Nwabuoku to illicit financial activities involving nearly N868.4 million. “The evidence presented leaves no room for doubt,” the judge said.
Nwabuoku faced a nine-count amended charge, which included allegations of fraud and money laundering in collaboration with multiple companies.
Among the entities cited were Temeeo Synergy Concept Limited, Turge Global Investment Limited, Laptev Bridge Limited, and Arafura Transnational Afro Limited.
According to the EFCC, the offences breached Section 18 of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, as amended, and carry severe penalties under Section 15(3) of the same law.
The commission stated that the crimes were committed during Nwabuoku’s tenure as director of finance and accounts at the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021.
Before the trial reached this stage, Nwabuoku had sought a no-case submission, which was dismissed by the court in November 2025.
Nwabuoku briefly served as acting accountant-general of the federation from May 20, 2022, after then-President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Ahmed Idris over allegations of N80 billion fraud.
However, Nwabuoku’s appointment lasted only weeks, as reports emerged that he was under EFCC investigation, leading to his removal in July 2022.
The court had earlier granted him bail set at N500 million with two sureties of equal value, but the judgment now finalises his long-running legal battle.
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