The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has summoned former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case.
The development comes days after Sylva resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Sylva announced his resignation on August 31, 2026, citing concerns about the direction of the party and accusing the EFCC of political bias.
The anti-graft agency has maintained that its interest in the former governor is linked to an ongoing financial crime investigation.
The EFCC wants Sylva to answer questions over an alleged $14.86 million financial offence.
The case involves funds reportedly provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, for the construction of Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited.
Investigators are examining allegations of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving the money.
The amount under investigation is reportedly $14,859,257.
The commission declared Sylva wanted in 2025 over the alleged financial offence.
A Federal High Court in Lagos also reportedly issued a warrant for his arrest on November 6, 2025.
The EFCC subsequently asked the former governor to appear before its investigators.
Sylva denied the allegations and requested an agreed date to appear before the commission.
The latest summons comes shortly after Sylva’s resignation from the APC.
In his resignation letter, the former governor accused the EFCC of becoming politically aligned with the ruling party.
The commission has rejected the allegation.
EFCC officials maintain that the investigation is based on alleged financial misconduct and not political considerations.
The agency has again asked Sylva to make himself available for questioning.
The former governor’s appearance before the EFCC could provide investigators with an opportunity to question him about the funds linked to the refinery project.
Sylva’s response may also determine the next steps in the investigation.
For now, the $14.86 million fraud claim remains an allegation. Sylva has denied wrongdoing, and no conviction has been established against him in connection with the case.
The investigation therefore remains ongoing as the EFCC seeks further clarification from the former Bayelsa governor.
