Fall of a Socialite: Halimat Tejuosho Declared Wanted by EFCC

#1 · May 10, 2026, 9:15 am

Quote from KemiK3 on May 10, 2026, 9:15 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared popular socialite and political operator Halimat Tejuosho wanted. The anti-graft agency released a public notice over allegations bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, a development that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s high-society circles. Tejuosho, who was once known for her flamboyant lifestyle and perceived access to the corridors of power, now faces a major legal battle that has dramatically altered her public image.

At the heart of the investigation is an alleged N603.4 million fraud case involving her associate, Gidado Ibrahim. Court filings suggest that the duo collected massive sums from a victim under the guise of securing a high-level appointment within the nation’s oil sector. While her associate has been part of the proceedings, Tejuosho had been listed as “at large” until the EFCC’s recent public declaration. The agency’s notice features her photograph and a formal request for information regarding her whereabouts.

The controversy has also brought back into focus previous allegations linking her to a failed housing project contract. Reports indicate that hundreds of millions of naira were allegedly spent on the project without any visible execution on the ground. As the legal heat intensifies, her political associates have begun to distance themselves, with the City Boy Movement already announcing her suspension from its women’s wing pending the resolution of the fraud allegations.

In response to the developments, Tejuosho took to social media to acknowledge her financial obligations but cited health challenges as the reason for her inability to honor previous invitations from the EFCC. She expressed a willingness to make refunds to the affected parties, though the anti-graft agency continues to pursue the case. For a woman who once thrived on visibility and influence, her sudden fall from grace has become a symbolic cautionary tale in the intersection of social influence and political power.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/05/10/socialite-halimat-tejuosho-finally-meets-her-waterloo-2/

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared popular socialite and political operator Halimat Tejuosho wanted. The anti-graft agency released a public notice over allegations bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, a development that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s high-society circles. Tejuosho, who was once known for her flamboyant lifestyle and perceived access to the corridors of power, now faces a major legal battle that has dramatically altered her public image.

At the heart of the investigation is an alleged N603.4 million fraud case involving her associate, Gidado Ibrahim. Court filings suggest that the duo collected massive sums from a victim under the guise of securing a high-level appointment within the nation’s oil sector. While her associate has been part of the proceedings, Tejuosho had been listed as “at large” until the EFCC’s recent public declaration. The agency’s notice features her photograph and a formal request for information regarding her whereabouts.

The controversy has also brought back into focus previous allegations linking her to a failed housing project contract. Reports indicate that hundreds of millions of naira were allegedly spent on the project without any visible execution on the ground. As the legal heat intensifies, her political associates have begun to distance themselves, with the City Boy Movement already announcing her suspension from its women’s wing pending the resolution of the fraud allegations.

In response to the developments, Tejuosho took to social media to acknowledge her financial obligations but cited health challenges as the reason for her inability to honor previous invitations from the EFCC. She expressed a willingness to make refunds to the affected parties, though the anti-graft agency continues to pursue the case. For a woman who once thrived on visibility and influence, her sudden fall from grace has become a symbolic cautionary tale in the intersection of social influence and political power.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/05/10/socialite-halimat-tejuosho-finally-meets-her-waterloo-2/

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