Chappal Energies has raised concerns over a public notice issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission regarding its Managing Director, Ufoma Immanuel, stating that the development did not follow the established legal procedures for enforcement actions in Nigeria.
In a statement on Tuesday, the company said enforcement actions under Nigerian law require reasonable efforts at direct engagement through official channels before any warrant is issued or acted upon. According to the firm, no such attempt was made by the EFCC to contact Mr Immanuel or the company before the notice was published.
“The absence of prior engagement creates the unfortunate impression of a public escalation where standard procedures were readily available,” the company said.
Chappal Energies stated that both Mr Immanuel and the organisation remain fully reachable through their official addresses, phone numbers and electronic communication channels, all of which are publicly available.
The company linked recent pressures to an ongoing civil dispute and noted that a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory had previously issued an interlocutory injunction in its favour. The order, granted by Justice J E Obanor on 11 September 2025, restrains the EFCC and others listed as respondents from inviting, questioning, arresting, detaining or taking any action against Mr Immanuel or Chappal Energies.
According to the firm, the court order remains in force, making the EFCC’s public notice particularly concerning. “The circumstances surrounding this publication, despite a binding court order, create the impression of external actors seeking public spectacle and mischief rather than adherence to due process,” it said.
Chappal Energies emphasised that it continues to respect the roles of all statutory institutions, including the EFCC, and remains committed to cooperating with relevant authorities through proper legal channels. The company added that it will take appropriate legal steps to address the matter.
The firm said its operations are unaffected and its leadership remains focused on delivering long term value to partners, regulators and stakeholders.
