Delta APC hails Okowa’s arrest

Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has lauded the arrest and detention of former Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee, saying “it’s a optimistic step in Nigeria’s ongoing battle towards corruption”.

“Okowa’s arrest signifies the administration’s dedication to tackling monetary mismanagement and corruption at each state and federal ranges,” the social gathering additional mentioned.

This was made identified in a press release signed by Delta APC State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, copies of which had been made accessible to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.

The PidomNigeria stories that Okowa, who served because the Governor of Delta State from 2015 to 2023, was on Monday arrested and detained by operatives of the EFCC over the alleged diversion of N1.3tn derivation fund.

The N1.3trn amounted to a 13 per cent derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

The erstwhile Delta governor was mentioned to be on the EFCC workplace in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following the invitation of the investigators probing the allegations towards him, when he was subsequently nabbed and slammed with prices referring to alleged monetary misconduct involving state funds and questionable contracts awarded throughout his time in workplace.

The social gathering, in its assertion, recommended the Federal Authorities for its decisive motion, urging the EFCC to proceed its investigation into the monetary dealings of different former governors and public officers.

Delta APC emphasised that Okowa’s arrest displays a broader agenda “to curb corruption, promote transparency, and make sure that public funds profit the residents slightly than serving private pursuits”.

The assertion partly learn, “We within the APC wholeheartedly welcome the arrest of former Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who oversaw one of the crucial regarding circumstances of economic mismanagement throughout his eight-year tenure.

“His administration allegedly funnelled vital state sources into private ventures, together with establishing a financial institution, financing a failed presidential ambition, and supporting the controversial imposition of a successor.

“The arrest serves as a warning to all public officeholders, affirming that the period of impunity is over and that nobody, no matter place or political affiliation, is above the regulation.

“The combat towards corruption have to be thorough and unwavering, and we commend the administration’s efforts on this regard.”

The assertion continued, “The legacy of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration is a excessive debt profile ensuing from a reckless borrowing spree, which earned him the infamous nickname of ‘Borrow Borrow Governor’.

“Throughout his eight years in workplace, Delta State has little to point out for the huge federal allocations obtained.

The few substandard roads he constructed, usually hailed because the ‘roadmaster,’ have deteriorated quickly.”