Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past governor of Delta State, has said that he knows the persons behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) investigation.
The Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, chaired by Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (retd.), the Orodje of Okpe, paid Okowa a solidarity visit at his Asaba house.
The former governor insisted that he was not frightened of the investigation.
Recall that the EFCC is investigating Okowa, a two-term governor, for allegedly diverting N1.3 trillion.
The former vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections called the charges levelled against him vicious and politically driven, adding that certain people were seeking to twist facts to fit their objectives.
Okowa, who rejected the allegations of money misappropriation, indicated that he supported the agency’s probe and saw no need to impede it.
Okowa said:
“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.”
Okowa underlined that the charges were solely political, and he firmly answered all of the EFCC’s inquiries.
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