EFCC Quizzes Ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Over Alleged N700bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged N700 billion fraud.
Emmanuel, who governed the oil-rich state from 2015 to 2023 under the People’s Democratic air jordan 4 military blue 2024 Party (PDP), was invited to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja following a petition against him.
He arrived around 12:30 p.m. and was arrested shortly after on Tuesday.
He was still being quizzed by “the crack detectives of the commission” as at when filing this report last night.
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A highly placed EFCC official explained to Daily Trust that Emmanuel only honoured the invitation extended to him before he was detained to provide explanations to allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing Украина #151522711 , Premium женские кроссовки threat adidas samba white / black gum — цена 2550 грн в каталоге Кроссовки ✓ Купить женские вещи по доступной цене на Шафе , threat adidas b37093 boots when he held sway.
“The former governor of Akwa Ibom was being detained over an alleged N700 billion fraud. This was sequel to a petition by a civil society organisation called NACAT. He will still be with us for now to answer some travis scott air jordan 1 retro low og black olive release date fall 2024 questions.
“The petitioner alleged that Emmanuel received N3 trillion from the Federation Account over eight years but left behind a debt profile of N500 billion and unpaid ongoing projects worth N300 billion. He was also alleged to be unable to account for N700 billion.”
He further disclosed that “investigations have uncovered the withdrawal of N31bn in cash in one single account. The name of the account is Office of the Governor. The money was withdrawn GmarShops Marketplace , Jordan Essential Full-Zip Hoodie , De nouvelles pièces apparel Jordan x PSG font surface in cash progressively between 2019 and 2023.”
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