Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not established any fraudulent case against him, countering recent allegations of corruption during his time in office.
Through his media aide, Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa clarified that he had voluntarily reported to the EFCC’s Port Harcourt office upon his return from vacation to address petitions filed by what he described as “disgruntled elements.”
Responding to claims that he misappropriated N1.3 trillion from the oil derivation fund, Okowa dismissed the accusations as “ludicrous” and “outlandish,” describing them as a repetition of baseless charges circulated while he was in office.
The statement partly read, “The allegation that the former governor allegedly diverted N1.3 trillion oil derivation funds is as ludicrous as it is outlandish.
“This is just a rehash of the same spurious allegations that some malicious, myopic, vindictive, and prejudiced persons concocted while Okowa was still in office.
“The first point that needs to be made is that the EFCC has not established any case against Dr. Okowa.
“As is customary with the anti-graft agency, the former governor was invited to answer questions relating to some petitions that were filed against him by some disgruntled elements.
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“Upon his return from vacation, and as a man with a clear conscience, Dr. Okowa proceeded to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt as requested.
“The substance of the petitions was that Dr. Okowa allegedly corruptly enriched himself and used state resources to acquire 80 percent stake in Premium Trust Bank.
“He was also alleged to have diverted state resources to build housing estates in Asaba and Abuja and two hotels,” he added.
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