Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of Delta state, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Sources within the EFCC disclosed that the former governor’s visit was in connection with an ongoing investigation of alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure.
In November 2024, the anti-graft agency arrested Okowa over an alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion during his eight-year tenure as governor of the state.
He was also accused of using public funds to acquire properties in Asaba, the state capital, and Abuja.
Speaking after his arrest, Okowa said funds belonging to the state were “judiciously used” during his tenure, adding that he was not afraid of investigation.
The former Delta governor accused the anti-graft agency of involvement in media trial.
“Whatever that is going on, I am not worried, and I have spoken about it. I am not afraid
This post was originally published on this site.
