Abdullahi Mustapha
The office of Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria has cleared the air on allegations of being arrested by the EFCC for fraud.
The Commission said that its principal personally visited the EFCC as a responsible citizen contrary to reports that he was arrested. The urged the public to maintain restraint on allegations and avoid sensationalising issues they have no proof of.
The rebuttal is contained in a press statement published on the X handle of the Energy Commission.
The PRESS STATEMENT
13 May 2026
From the Media Office of the Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria
The Media Office of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (@Energygovng), Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, acknowledges recent media reports concerning an ongoing inquiry involving his person.
We wish to formally state that Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha honoured an invitation extended to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in line with due process and his respect for constituted authorities. It is important to clarify that he was not arrested, but attended the engagement voluntarily as a responsible public servant committed to transparency and accountability.
At this time, we respectfully urge supporters, associates, stakeholders, and members of the public to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding while the appropriate authorities carry out their constitutional responsibilities.
It is also important to emphasise that the matters currently in the public domain remain allegations subject to investigation and due legal process. In line with established principles of justice and fairness, every individual is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction.
We strongly appeal to the public to avoid speculation, misinformation, sensational commentary, and the circulation of unverified claims that may distort facts, prejudice ongoing processes, or create unnecessary tension.
Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha has, over the years, contributed meaningfully to public service and national development. It is therefore only appropriate that all parties allow the relevant institutions to carry out their responsibilities and for the facts to emerge through lawful, transparent, and due process.
We encourage all stakeholders, well-wishers and members of the public to maintain decorum, exercise restraint in public commentary, and continue to uphold peace and national stability.
Signed:
Media Office of the Director-General of
Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN).
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