EFCC Appeals Forfeiture Ruling on $912,550 Linked to Ex-Warri Refinery MD

In a move to challenge the judgement, the EFCC has filed an appeal against the Federal High Court’s decision dismissing the asset forfeiture proceedings against the contested sum of $912,550, which is believed to be linked to the former Managing Director of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), according to Premium Times Nigeria. The report suggests that the EFCC is questioning the validity of the judgement, stating that it failed to consider crucial evidence presented during the proceedings. The court’s decision, announced on November 12, 2026, had dismissed the EFCC’s application for the permanent forfeiture of the disputed funds to the Federal Government. The EFCC’s decision to appeal the judgement comes as a response to allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds during the tenure of the ex-WRPC Managing Director. The appeal is expected to shed light on the case and clarify the legal status of the contested funds. The development underscores the ongoing efforts by the EFCC to combat corruption and ensure accountability in Nigeria’s public sector.