HURIWA seeks probe into alleged mismanagement of Nwude’s assets

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently order an independent and comprehensive review of the controversial Emmanuel Nwude matter, citing sensational allegations circulating about the handling of the case.  
 
The association emphasised that transparency and accountability are necessary to uphold the principles of justice and restore public trust in the institutions involved.
  

HURIWA through its national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko expressed concern over claims made in the documents, which suggest that several properties and assets linked to Nwude were allegedly sold at grossly undervalued prices without following established legal protocols.
 
The group noted that the allegations include forged documents, unauthorised sales, and proceeds being diverted for personal gain by certain officials.
 
These properties include high-value assets in Lagos, Abuja, and other locations, as well as international holdings.
  
“The allegations against certain EFCC officials and associated individuals are troubling and must not be swept under the rug,” Onwubiko, stated.  
  
“We call on President Tinubu to immediately commission a panel of independent experts to investigate these claims thoroughly and impartially. The panel must review the facts, figures, and allegations circulating in the public domain to determine the truth.
  
“The documents also alleged that some officials engaged in malicious prosecution to intimidate Nwude and his legal team. These actions reportedly included arrests, detentions, and trumped-up charges to suppress any resistance against the alleged fraud.”
   
HURIWA urged President Tinubu to consider the suspension of any officials implicated in these allegations pending the outcome of an independent investigation. 
 
The association further called for the retrieval of any properties sold or transferred under questionable circumstances, with the rightful ownership restored and public apologies issued to those wrongfully targeted.