The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has disclosed that he knows the people behind his probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Okowa made this known during a solidarity visit by the Delta
State Traditional Rulers Council, led by Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (retd.),
the Orodje of Okpe, to his residence in Asaba.
The ex-governor stressed that he is not afraid of the probe.
Recall that the EFCC is probing Okowa, who was a
two-term governor, over an alleged diversion of the sum of N1.3 trillion.
The ex-vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic
Party, PDP, during the 2023 general elections, described the allegations made
against him as malicious and politically motivated, adding that some
individuals were attempting to distort facts to serve their interests.
Okowa, who dismissed the accusations of misappropriating
money, stated that he welcomed the agency’s investigation and saw no need to
block its efforts.
“In politics, there are many things one must face, but it’s
unfortunate when baseless accusations are presented to the media.
“To claim that someone could misappropriate such an amount
implies that they would need to take N16 to N20 billion monthly for 96 months.
“This is not just unreasonable; it’s a deliberate attempt to
mislead.
“I am not afraid of any investigation and will not stop the
EFCC from carrying out its duties. Unlike others who seek court orders to
obstruct investigations, I believe in transparency.
“However, the public deserves accurate information, not
fabrications by certain individuals,” he asserted.
Okowa stressed that the allegations were purely political,
adding that he confidently addressed all questions posed by the EFCC.
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