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Ahmed Breaks Silence, Narrates Ordeal With EFCC

Immediate past Governor of Kwara State, and ally of Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, Abdulfatah Ahmed has narrated his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Few days ago, it was reported that Abdufatah arrested in Jabi over alleged diversion of N9billion.

Also, that his invitation by the anti-graft agency was connected to how funds to the tune of about N9billion were diverted from the coffers of Kwara State Government during his tenure as Governor of Kwara State, between 2011 and 2019.

However, the two term Governor has reacted through his Twitter page, @abdulfatahAhmed noted that he was invited over a contract awarded by the State government when he was commissioner for Finance.

He further stated that he had been released on bail.

“In response to an invitation by the commission via a letter dated 26th April 2021, I voluntarily visited the EFCC in Abuja yesterday with regard to a complaint about a contract awarded by Kwara State Government while I was State the Commissioner for Finance.

“I was not accused of any wrongdoing. Neither was I questioned about any N9b transaction. I have since been granted bail”, he said.

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