Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released social media activists Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, after both honoured an invitation by the anti-graft agency at its headquarters in Abuja. The duo regained their freedom shortly after midnight on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following several hours of questioning, and were directed to return to the commission's office on Thursday, July 16, for further engagement.
The development was disclosed by their colleague, Justice Crack, who accompanied the activists to the EFCC headquarters and shared updates on his social media handle. According to Justice Crack, Randy Peter and Mama Pee arrived at the EFCC office at about 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, and remained there for several hours before they were allowed to leave. "My dear brother, @Peter4Nigeria, and my sister, @MamaPee_ were invited by the @officialEFCC. I personally accompanied them there on the afternoon of 15th July 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. It was a very long day," he wrote. Giving an update on their release, he added, "They were eventually released at around 12:00 a.m. and were asked to return the following day, 16th July 2026. For now, everything is fine".
Before confirmation of their release, anxiety had spread across social media over the whereabouts of the activists after it emerged that they had remained inside the EFCC office for several hours after honouring the invitation. Peter Obi's 2023 presidential campaign photographer, Esther Umoh, had earlier raised the alarm on social media, stating that the activists had yet to leave the anti-graft agency's headquarters. "@MamaPee__ and @Peter4Nigeria were invited by the EFCC in Abuja, and as respectful citizens, they honored the invitation today. But as I type this, they are yet to be released by the commission," she wrote. The prolonged questioning sparked widespread speculation online, with some social media users expressing fears that the activists might have been arrested.
The two activists are known supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections. Their invitation by the EFCC had triggered concerns among supporters and associates, who raised questions after the activists remained at the EFCC headquarters long after reporting for the scheduled meeting. The uncertainty, however, eased after confirmation emerged that both individuals had been allowed to leave the premises. Justice Crack also shared a video recorded from the car park of the EFCC headquarters while waiting for the activists to conclude their session with officials of the commission.
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not publicly disclosed the reason behind the invitation extended to the two activists. The commission has also yet to issue an official statement on the outcome of the questioning or the nature of the matter under investigation. The EFCC's decision to invite the activists, who are known for their vocal support of opposition figures, has raised questions about the commission's focus and priorities. However, the commission has not indicated whether the invitation was related to any ongoing investigation or if the activists were being questioned as witnesses in a separate matter.
The release of Randy Peter and Mama Pee, albeit with a directive to return, has provided temporary relief to their supporters, many of whom had expressed fears of a possible detention. However, the lack of clarity from the EFCC regarding the purpose of the invitation continues to fuel speculation. The activists' return to the EFCC headquarters on Thursday is expected to shed more light on the matter, though the commission remains tight-lipped about the nature of its inquiry. For now, the two activists have regained their freedom, but the questions surrounding their invitation linger unanswered.
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