EFCC Vows to Probe Former South-South Governor Despite APC Defection
The EFCC vows to probe former South-South Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for financial misconduct, clarifying that joining the ruling APC party will not shield him from investigation. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasized the agency's commitment to upholding the law impartially, regardless of political affiliations.
Okowa, who served as Delta State Governor from 2015 to 2023, is under scrutiny for alleged mismanagement of public funds. The EFCC's stance on investigating politicians defecting to other parties was reinforced by Sylvanus Tahir, the agency's Director of Legal Prosecution.
Additionally, the EFCC recently arrested Lagos socialite Emeka Okonkwo for allegedly abusing currency notes.
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