MOWAA Scandal: Okpebholo Vows Prosecution Amid Obaseki Denial
The MOWAA scandal involves allegations of fraud in the construction of the Museum of West African Art, with Okpebholo vowing criminal prosecution while Obaseki denies defrauding the Oba of Benin. The Governor expressed concerns over lack of transparency in the project, excluding crucial information from key government officials.
The controversy deepened as foreign delegates arrived for the commissioning ceremony, revealing a lack of transparency. Various government officials, including Hannatu Musa Musawa and Umar Musa Ikhilo, were involved in the unfolding scandal.
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