Former federal lawmaker Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma has engaged senior members of the United States Senate over allegations involving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, as he continues his demand for renewed scrutiny of the matter.

The development adds an international dimension to Agbonayinma’s efforts to get the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to revisit an earlier investigation into alleged money laundering and other financial irregularities involving the former vice-president, THISDAY reported.

Agbonayinma disclosed that he visited US Senator Rand Paul, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Senator Ron Johnson, Chairman of its Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

He said the engagement was part of his sustained advocacy for transparency and accountability, maintaining that the fight against corruption requires attention and cooperation across national boundaries.

The visit follows his appearance before EFCC investigators in Abuja on October 12, where he adopted a petition urging the commission to reopen its earlier investigation into the allegations against Atiku.

The petition, dated August 27, 2026, was submitted through his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Uwaifo (SAN), and acknowledged by the EFCC on September 1. The commission subsequently confirmed that the matter was under investigation.

Agbonayinma, a chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has argued that the outcome of the previous investigation should not be left unattended, insisting that allegations involving public figures deserve appropriate scrutiny irrespective of their political standing.

The former lawmaker reiterated his commitment to the anti-corruption campaign.