“Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5B and Apology or Files Suit Against EFCC”

Key Legal Developments

1. OOPL Demands ₦3.5 Billion Compensation

The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to both the EFCC and the Nigeria Police Force to:

Issue a public apology, and

Pay a total of ₦3.5 billion in restitution.

The breakdown:

₦2.5 billion for reputational and business damage to the library and its founder.

₦1 billion for those injured or traumatized during the raid.

Evidence presented includes bullet shells and an EFCC beret found at the scene, and some victims remain hospitalized.

2. Ultimatum Set to Expire Soon

The seven-day ultimatum, issued on August 13, 2025, will lapse on August 20, 2025. If the EFCC fails to comply by then, OOPL has threatened to initiate legal action in court.

3. Broad Legal Strategy Being Pursued by OOPL

OOPL’s management, led by MD Vitalis Ortese, denounces the raid as:

An unconstitutional and oppressive act,

A Gestapo-style invasion,

A blatant violation of the rights of property and individuals.

They are calling for:

A comprehensive investigation by relevant security agencies,

Public release of findings, and

Legal redr

ess and sanctions if the demands are unmet.