WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has been arrested and questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering and fund diversion amounting to ₦700 billion. Emmanuel was taken into custody today after honoring an EFCC invitation regarding accusations brought forward by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). According to the petitioner, Emmanuel received ₦3 trillion from the Federation Account during his eight-year tenure but left behind a ₦500 billion debt profile and unpaid projects worth ₦300 billion. He is also alleged to have failed to account for ₦700 billion. EFCC operatives are currently grilling Emmanuel, and investigations into the allegations remain ongoing. Efforts to reach EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale for comments were unsuccessful. Emmanuel served as Akwa Ibom’s governor from 2015 to 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
AKWA IBOM: EFCC questions former Gov Udom Emmanuel over alleged ₦700b fraud
