The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force with a seven-day ultimatum — demanding a public apology and ₦3.5 billion in damages over what it described as an “unlawful” invasion of its premises.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday, OOPL Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, said last weekend’s operation — which saw EFCC operatives storm the library in the early hours, arrest 93 suspected internet fraudsters, and seize 18 vehicles — was “a direct assault on everything the institution stands for.”
According to Ortese, the raid not only embarrassed the organisation but also caused “immense reputational damage” to OOPL and its chief promoter, former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
“It is a notorious fact that Chief Obasanjo, his family, close friends, and associates reside at the OOPL premises,” Ortese noted. “The invasion was oppressive, unconstitutional, and clearly actuated by malice.”
The Demands:
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Public apologies from both the EFCC Chairman and the Inspector General of Police, to be widely published across TV, print, and social media.
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₦1 billion compensation to those arrested and had their vehicles seized.
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₦2.5 billion as restitution for reputational and business damages.
OOPL has engaged legal counsel, security experts, and civil society partners to pursue accountability.
The management warned that if their demands are not met by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, they will head to court for redress — with claims potentially exceeding the current ₦3.5 billion demand.
The EFCC is yet to respond to the allegations.
