Okowa Visits EFCC Lagos Office Over ₦1.3tn Probe

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigations into the alleged diversion of about ₦1.3 trillion continue.

According to a report by Channels Television sources within the commission disclosed that Okowa is being investigated over the alleged diversion of 13 per cent derivation funds accrued to Delta State from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023.

The report stated that the former governor was previously arrested on November 4, 2024 and questioned by EFCC operatives at the commission's Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate over the allegations.

According to Channels Television, Okowa's visit to the EFCC's Lagos office was reportedly linked to a request for the release of his international passport to enable him travel abroad for medical treatment.

The report added that, as of the time of publication, it was unclear whether the anti-graft agency had granted the request.

Channels Television further noted that EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, was unavailable for comment on the matter.