Chappal Energies announced that a court has barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from taking any action against the company or its Managing Director, Ufoma Immanuel.
In a statement, Neye Dawodu, Head of Corporate Communications for Chappal Energies, said the company remains committed to cooperating fully with all statutory authorities, including the EFCC, through proper legal channels.
The statement followed a public notice issued by the EFCC concerning Mr. Immanuel. Dawodu noted that, to their knowledge, the commission did not attempt prior direct engagement before issuing the notice, which the company described as creating “the impression of public escalation where standard procedures were readily available.”
Chappal Energies also strongly denied the allegations raised by the EFCC, describing them as “entirely without merit” and contrary to documented facts before the court. Dawodu said both the company and its Managing Director are fully reachable through official channels.
The court order, issued by Justice J.E. Obanor of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on September 11, 2025, granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the EFCC and other listed respondents from inviting, questioning, arresting, detaining, or taking any action against Mr. Immanuel or Chappal Energies.
Dawodu stressed that the order remains in force and described recent EFCC actions as giving the “impression of external actors seeking public spectacle rather than adherence to legal due process.” He added that the company will pursue all available legal avenues to protect its leadership and operations.
The company affirmed that its operations continue without interruption and that its leadership remains focused on delivering long-term value to partners, regulators, and stakeholders.
