EFCC Summons Former Imo Governor Emeka Ihedioha Over Financial Investigations

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha for questioning in an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities during his administration. The letter, dated July 18 and signed by Abdukarim Chukkol, Director of Investigation at the EFCC, requires specific information from certain Imo State government officials who served between May 29, 2019, and January 14, 2020.

Ihedioha is expected to appear at the EFCC headquarters on August 11, 2025, and bring payment approval vouchers and return schedules within the specified period. Sources revealed that Ihedioha recently returned from abroad to honor the EFCC invitation.

The development comes amid speculation of political undertones to the investigation, with claims that a close associate of President Bola Tinubu approached Ihedioha to align with the current administration, which he reportedly declined. The EFCC has not publicly commented on the nature of the allegations, but.