Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over some serious allegations. Essentially, he’s accused of taking N1.3 trillion from the state’s funds between 2015 and 2023, without explaining how it was used. This huge sum was meant to be a 13% share belonging to the federation account, but Okowa reportedly failed to account for it, raising suspicions.His Excellency Okowa is also accused of using 40 billion Naira to buy shares in a liquefied natural gas project, but investigators believes the funds have been diverted for personal use.
Additionally, the EFCC is investigating claims that Okowa used public funds to acquire estates in high Brow areas of Abuja and Asaba in Delta State. These are serious allegations, and the commission is taking them very seriously.Remember Okowa was the running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, is currently being held at the EFCC facility in Port Harcourt His arrest came after he responded to an invitation from the EFCC’s Port Harcourt Directorate in Rivers State. The investigation is ongoing, and more details about the allegations and Okowa’s involvement are expected to emerge, and we promise to keep you up to speed.
