Library Associated with Obasanjo Issues EFCC a Seven-Day Demand for ₦2.5 Billion Settlement
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a seven-day ultimatum to meet their demands following an incident on August 10, 2025. The raid, led by an operative identified as Olapade, reportedly disrupted business activities at the library and caused immense reputational and financial damage.
During the operation, 93 youths were arrested, 18 vehicles were impounded, and numerous mobile devices were seized. The OOPL's Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, condemned the raid as an invasion of private property and a violation of rights. He demanded a full investigation and public apology.
The OOPL's demands include ₦2.5 billion for reputational and business losses, ₦1 billion for compensation to those arrested and injured, restitution for vehicles impounded, and public apologies. They are also asking for ₦1 billion as compensation to those arrested and injured during the raid.
The OOPL claims that the attack left more than 100 people injured or traumatised. They allege that the EFCC used live ammunition during the operation, a claim supported by the presentation of a bullet shell by the OOPL's Legal Adviser, Olumide Ayeni (SAN).
The OOPL has warned that if the EFCC fails to meet their demands by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, they will take the matter to court. They have also requested public apologies from the EFCC Chairman and the Inspector-General of Police, to be published in at least five national newspapers, major television and radio stations, and across social media platforms.
The incident has sparked public debate, with many observers calling for transparency and accountability in law enforcement operations. However, the EFCC has not issued an official statement in response to the allegations or the demands from the OOPL.
As of August 23, 2025, no updates beyond the August 13 ultimatum deadline have been reported. The OOPL has not yet taken the matter to court, but they have issued a stern warning that they will do so if their demands are not met.
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- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not responded to allegations made by the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) regarding the August 10, 2025 raid led by operative Olapade.
- The OOPL has requested public apologies from both the EFCC Chairman and the Inspector-General of Police, to be published in various national newspapers, television and radio stations, and across social media platforms.
- Following the incident, the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has demanded ₦2.5 billion for reputational and business losses, ₦2 billion for compensation to those arrested and injured, restitution for impounded vehicles, and public apologies.
- The raid on the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) resulted in over 100 people being injured or traumatized, according to the OOPL's claims, which are supported by the presentation of a bullet shell by the OOPL's Legal Adviser, Olumide Ayeni (SAN).
- The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has warned that they will take the matter to court if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) fails to meet their demands by Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
- The general-news, crime-and-justice, and entertainment sections of various media outlets in Lagos, Naija, and beyond have been covering the developing story of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL)'s confrontation with the EFCC, sparking public debate on transparency and accountability in law enforcement operations.
