The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released two prominent members of the Obidient Movement, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, after several hours of questioning over allegations of naira abuse.
Akah and Precious, popularly known as Mama Pee, honoured an invitation by the anti-graft agency and were questioned at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.
The two are well-known supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Chidiebere Mark, an activist popularly known as Justice Crack, said he accompanied the pair to the EFCC headquarters and confirmed they were released at about midnight on Thursday.
In a post on X, Mark said the duo had been directed to return to the commission’s headquarters by 1 p.m. on Thursday as investigations continue.
“My dear brother, @Peter4Nigeria, and my sister, @MamaPee__ were invited by the EFCC. I personally accompanied them there on the afternoon of 15th July 2026, at about 1:00 p.m.
“It was a very long day. They were eventually released at around 12:00 a.m. and were asked to return the following day, 16th July 2026,” he wrote.
Their prolonged stay at the EFCC office had earlier sparked concerns on social media after news emerged that they had honoured the agency’s invitation.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, did not respond to enquiries on the matter.
However, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who represents the two supporters, said the invitation was connected to allegations of naira abuse.
Effiong said his clients informed investigators that the items being referenced were props used for entertainment purposes and not genuine naira notes.
“We arrived at the Commission with Peter for Nigeria and Mama Pee on Wednesday and met with the investigators,” Effiong said.
“After cooperating with the Commission, our clients were released and we departed the EFCC’s Headquarters. We will be going today in furtherance of the investigation.
“During the interrogation on Wednesday, which took considerable time, the Commission acted professionally.
“Our clients clarified that what was referenced were props money for entertainment and not naira notes. Our clients are in high spirits and they appreciate the concerns expressed by spirited Nigerians regarding their safety.”
The development comes weeks after Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, accused the federal government of targeting opposition figures and frustrating his means of livelihood.
He also alleged that some Nigerians were reluctant to associate with him for fear of becoming targets of the government.
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