Businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu has pushed back against reports claiming that $13 million was recovered from her home, saying the true amount found during a raid was only $50,000 and N13 million.
Achimugu cleared the air on Monday while speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, where she described the widely shared $13 million figure as false and misleading.
It will be recalled that last year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Achimugu wanted over an alleged case involving criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
As part of its investigation, the EFCC reportedly searched her residence, but different reports later surfaced about how much money was actually recovered.
Speaking during the interview, Achimugu refused to go deep into details about the $13 million claim, explaining that the issue is already before the court.
She also questioned how the figure came about, saying she does not keep such large amounts of money at home.
She said: “First, I won’t go so much into the detail of $13 million. As you know, it’s a matter in court. It will be prejudice for me to talk about, you know, what’s already in court.
And I still believe strongly in our judicial system in Nigeria. So I know that the right decisions will be made at the due time.
“But let me also correct an impression that $13 million was not found in my house when my house was raided.
“My house was raided, yes, but only $50,000 and N13 million naira belonging to my mom was found in my house, and then again, my personal belonging.
“I don’t know where Nigerians got the impression that I had $13 million in my house. I’m not a bank, so I won’t keep $13 million in my house. I have kids who go to school abroad, so it’s important that you have those currencies kept away for emergencies.”
