Akpbabio Upbeat As EFCC Launches NDDC Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a probe into allegations of misappropriation of funds leveled against the  Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, and the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

The news of the development was revealed in the commission’s acknowledgement of the petition authored by a group, Foundation for True Freedom and Good Governance, through Deji Adeyanju.

Acknowledging the petition, the EFCC through the head of Economic Governance Unit, Adebayo Adeniyi wrote:

“We write to acknowledge the receipt of your petition dated 3rd August 2020 in respect of the above subject and to inform you that investigation into the case has commenced.”

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through O/C Team 6 on Thursday August 20th at the EFCC headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.”

Akpabio had on his part welcomed the probe saying he does not mind a public hearing beamed live on his stewardship of the NDDC.

In a statement issued in Abuja by Anietie Ekong, his chief press secretary, the minister said:

“In fact, he will welcome a public hearing beamed live for all Nigerians to see.

“The probe of the commission, along with the ongoing forensic audit, will expose those who have used their exalted positions over the years to fleece the NDDC through fully paid contracts which were never executed and other forms of contact racketeering.

“While we await the probe, if carried through, we find it extremely insulting for Akpabio’s name to be dragged into what is obviously a smear campaign.

“The general public should not be misled by spurious claims. The NDDC under the supervision of Akpabio will not be distracted neither will the ongoing forensic audit of the commission be derailed through blackmail and intimidation.”

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