HURIWA Demands EFCC Action on Okowa and Bello's Corruption Cases
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its investigations into former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello regarding alleged corruption. This request was made in a press statement by Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko on September 9, 2026.
HURIWA conducted an opinion poll with over 6,000 respondents, revealing that 99% disapproved of political parties fielding candidates with unresolved corruption allegations, particularly criticizing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for reportedly choosing Okowa for a senatorial contest in Delta North over incumbent Senator Prince Ned Nwoko. HURIWA emphasized the need for the EFCC to clarify the status of its investigation into Okowa, who was arrested in November 2024 over allegations related to the management of N1.3 trillion in derivation funds.
The association also raised similar concerns regarding Yahaya Bello's unresolved allegations of public fund diversion during his tenure.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from The Authority. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on The Authority
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira, every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Akpabio Claims Okowa Joined APC to Avoid EFCC Probe
Wike: EFCC Investigations Shouldn't Halt Campaigning
Agbonayinma Calls for EFCC Probe into Atiku's Allegations
Civil Society Demands ICPC Probe of APC Candidate Zachaius
Wike Defends Inclusion of EFCC-Probed Individuals in Campaigns
Atiku Abubakar Rejects EFCC Probe Calls as Political Witch-Hunt
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
