NIGERIA, Nov. 27 -- In the letter addressed to the EFCC Chairman, Sylva expressed displeasure over reports that the commission was considering declaring him wanted in connection with an alleged 14.8 million dollars fraud case.

We gathered that the letter, dated Nov. 24 and acknowledged by the EFCC on Nov. 26, informed the commission that Sylva is currently undergoing urgent medical treatment for a life-threatening health condition.

According to him, he has been in constant consultation with his medical team to determine if he could pause his treatment long enough to honour the EFCC's invitation.

He appealed to the commission to agree on a convenient date for him to appear, saying: "In view of the foregoing, I most humbly request that a...