Sujimoto Construction CEO, Olasijibomi Ogundele, has rejected allegations of fraud after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) listed him as wanted for alleged fund diversion and money laundering.
Naija News reports that the EFCC, through a notice shared on its official X handle on Friday, asked anyone with credible information on Ogundele’s location to come forward.
The notice was signed by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
Ogundele, in a video seen on Twitter, said he is not a fugitive and described the allegations as unjust.
The Lagos-based property developer explained that the issues arose from a contract his company had with the Enugu State Government, which included building schools and plans for a 69-storey building.
According to him, he mobilized a team of 42 engineers and relocated temporarily to Enugu to oversee the projects, even suffering a serious accident during the work.
He said rising costs of construction materials, especially cement, and other unexpected challenges caused delays and disputes with the government.
Ogundele added that his staff faced attacks while on duty, but they continued working.
The businessman said the disagreement eventually led to court proceedings, and although he agreed to meet with the government to settle payments, the EFCC notice followed instead.
He also claimed the situation has harmed his company’s reputation but promised to visit EFCC offices to defend himself and restore his name.
He said: “I am not a thief and I am not a fugitive. This is a contract between my company and the Enugu State Government.
“I was asked to help build schools and later design bigger projects, including a proposed 69-storey building, which the state wanted.
“Despite challenges, I mobilised 42 engineers, rented a home in the state, and worked tirelessly. I even had a serious accident in the course of the project.
“When we took the contract, cement was ₦7,000. By the time we left, it was ₦10,000. My staff were sometimes attacked in villages, even shot at, but we kept working.
“Eventually, things went sour with the government. We were taken to court, and I agreed to sit with them to resolve what was owed. Instead of resolution, they declared me wanted.
“They destroyed my company and abused me, but I will go to the EFCC office to defend myself and claim my name.
“Prices of materials have gone crazy in the last three years, and projects that should take two years have dragged for five.”
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