A civil society group, Rights for All International, has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its alleged refusal to investigate Dapo Segun, the Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in connection with a ₦5 trillion refinery and energy acquisition scandal.
In suit FHC/ABJ/1580/2025 before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the group seeks an order of mandamus compelling the EFCC to probe Segun’s involvement in the acquisition of OVH Energy and the prolonged rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries.
Allegations of Selective Anti-Corruption Enforcement
According to court filings, Segun previously served as Executive Vice President (Downstream) at NNPCL and supervised both the OVH acquisition and refinery rehabilitation. Despite a $325 million (₦140.6 billion) payment, the OVH deal remains unresolved, with the House of Representatives currently investigating its legality and transparency.
The group alleged that over $3 billion has been spent on refinery repairs under Segun’s financial watch, yet none of the refineries have returned to production. It accused the EFCC of shielding Segun while targeting other officials, a move it described as biased and unlawful.
Call for Arrest if Indicted
Led by counsel Nnamdi Kingdom Okere, the applicant urged the court to compel EFCC to commence an investigation within seven days and publish its findings within 14 days. It also requested an order for Segun’s arrest and prosecution if indicted.
Rights for All International insists that the failure to investigate Segun undermines EFCC’s credibility and violates its statutory obligation to enforce the law without fear or favor.