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Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Detained by EFCC Over Alleged Misappropriation of N1.3 Trillion
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, remains in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody in Port Harcourt for a second night, as investigations continue into alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion in state funds. Okowa, who served as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) vice-presidential candidate alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 election, responded to an EFCC summons on Monday but has since been held while investigators assess the charges.
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Okowa’s detention, viewing it as a significant step in combating corruption in Nigeria.
APC spokesperson Valentine Onojeghuo criticized Okowa’s term, alleging “reckless borrowing” and a “high debt profile” with limited infrastructure development to show for it.
The APC stated Okowa’s arrest signals that no official, regardless of rank or affiliation, is beyond accountability.
Reports indicate Okowa faces additional allegations involving N40 billion purportedly invested in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas shares and private equity in a Nigerian bank, allegedly using state funds.
Investigators are also examining Okowa’s acquisition of properties in Abuja and Asaba, Delta State, for personal use.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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