EFCC Detains Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Over Fraud Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta State, at its Port Harcourt Zonal office.

Okowa faces allegations of fraud and mismanagement of public funds during his tenure, raising questions about his handling of Delta’s substantial resources.

Sources close to the EFCC report that Okowa is currently being interrogated as part of a broader investigation into financial irregularities.

According to Gatekeepers, an intelligence source familiar with the investigation, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Okowa’s detention is linked to efforts to uncover potential misuse of state funds.

Two political associates of Okowa also confirmed the detention under anonymity, expressing concern over the impact on Okowa’s legacy and the implications for Delta State’s politics.

Okowa, who led the state from 2015 to 2021, focused on infrastructure and social development but faced criticism over financial accountability issues.

This action by the EFCC aligns with the federal government’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, intensifying scrutiny of public officials involved in alleged financial misdeeds.

Okowa’s detention has sparked polarized reactions; supporters demand a fair investigation, while critics call for stricter accountability.

The EFCC has yet to release an official statement regarding the charges against Okowa, but insiders suggest that this inquiry may unveil deeper issues related to his administration’s financial practices.