Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, in connection with an alleged N700 billion fraud.
Emmanuel, who was invited following a petition against him, was still being questioned at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja by the commission’s senior detectives as of the time of filing this report last night.
Emmanuel, who arrived at the EFCC office around noon, served as governor of the oil-rich state from 2015 to 2023 under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
A senior official of the commission explained that Emmanuel had merely responded to the invitation extended to him, after which he was detained to provide clarification regarding allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and theft during his tenure.
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“The former governor of Akwa Ibom is being detained over an alleged N700 billion fraud. This follows a petition by a civil society organisation called NACAT. He will remain in our custody for now to answer further questions.
“The petitioner claims that Emmanuel received N3 trillion from the Federation Account over eight years, but left behind a debt profile of N500 billion and unpaid ongoing projects worth N300 billion. He is also alleged to be unable to account for N700 billion,” the source added.
