Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed the identity of the estate’s owner in a social media update, following weeks of public speculation. Emefiele is currently facing multiple corruption charges, including his controversial role in the new naira redesign. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih, has adjourned his trial to December 4, 2024, and January 21, 2025.

Sowore took to social media to criticize the EFCC for its initial reluctance to disclose the identity of the high-profile individual behind the seized estate. In a strongly worded post, he accused the Commission of protecting influential figures while showcasing lesser offenders, such as "yahoo boys," with their laptops and mobile phones, even before their trials commence.

"They seized this large estate with 753 duplexes from a single individual in Abuja but can’t mention his or her name. If it’s Yahoo boys, they’ll line up laptops and Nokia phones and send their photos globally even before trial," Sowore stated.

The activist also lambasted the longstanding government policy of neglecting housing for ordinary citizens, highlighting the irony of a public official allegedly amassing wealth to construct an estate of this scale.

The revelations have intensified public scrutiny of Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, with many questioning the EFCC's transparency in high-profile cases. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie’s landmark ruling, which finalized the forfeiture, has brought a new dimension to the ongoing debate about accountability in public service.