Gbenga Makanjuola

Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate President Bukola Saraki. Arraigned on 11-count charges (later struck out) for conspiracy, accepting cash payments beyond threshold, and money laundering in connection with alleged N3.5 billion Paris Club refund diversion (December 2016). EFCC alleged Saraki introduced Makanjuola to Access Bank relationship manager to facilitate unauthorized cash withdrawals from Melrose General Services Limited account. Bail granted N250 million with two sureties (October 9, 2018). Trial stalled due to judge transfer (Justice Babs Kuewumi transferred to Sokoto); case struck out for lack of jurisdiction (November 30, 2021).