This opinion piece by Donu Kogbara focuses on the strong criticisms made by Kio Amachree, a diaspora activist and president of a Stockholm-based accountability platform called Worldview International.

The writer highlights Amachree’s arguments accusing the United Kingdom of playing a central role in enabling and benefiting from illicit financial flows linked to Nigeria.

According to the article, Amachree has been consistently vocal in sending documented complaints to British media outlets and government institutions about corruption and money laundering tied to Nigerian political and economic elites.However, he claims that most of these institutions have ignored his correspondence, except for the Serious Fraud Office, which engaged with him.

Amachree’s central argument is that the UK is not merely a passive observer but an active participant in the global movement of stolen wealth, particularly through its financial system and property market.

He references estimates from UK agencies suggesting that billions of pounds in illicit funds circulate through the country annually, including significant flows from Nigeria.

The article recalls past corruption scandals involving Nigerian political figures and assets allegedly traced to UK properties and financial institutions, arguing that British intermediaries such as lawyers, bankers, and compliance officers often facilitate these transactions.

The piece also discusses high-level diplomatic and trade relations, including President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK in 2026 and growing trade ties between both countries.Amachree questions how such relationships persist despite long-standing allegations and documented cases of corruption and asset recovery issues.

He further criticises what he sees as selective silence from British authorities, suggesting that economic interests may be influencing the lack of action.

Overall, the article frames the issue as one of accountability, urging stronger prosecution of financial enablers and greater transparency in UK-Nigeria financial relations, while insisting that the global fight against corruption must include institutions in developed countries.