The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the current arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, describing it as a step in the correct route within the combat in opposition to corruption within the nation.
The APC, in a press release issued shortly after the information broke, emphasised that Okowa’s arrest alerts a powerful dedication by the present administration to handle long-standing points of economic mismanagement and corruption at each the state and nationwide ranges.
Okowa, who served because the Governor of Delta State from 2015 to 2023, was apprehended by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) over allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds throughout his tenure.
The costs reportedly relate to a collection of economic dealings involving state funds and different questionable contracts awarded throughout his administration.
Within the assertion signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the get together, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., and made accessible to newsmen within the state capital, Asaba, the Delta APC counseled the Federal Authorities for its decisive motion and urged the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee, EFCC, to proceed its thorough investigation into the monetary actions of different previous state governors and public officers.
The get together emphasised that this transfer displays a bigger nationwide agenda to clamp down on corruption, promote transparency, and be certain that public funds are used for the advantage of bizarre residents relatively than for private enrichment.
“We within the APC wholeheartedly welcome the information of the arrest of the previous governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who presided over one of many worst circumstances of economic recklessness and mismanagement on a monumental scale throughout his eight-year administration.
“His corrupt practices noticed the diversion of humongous state funds for private enrichment, establishing a financial institution, and financing his doomed presidential ambition, in addition to the manipulative imposition of his puppet godson as governor in opposition to the desires of the folks of Delta State who desperately wished change.”
The APC famous that the arrest serves as a warning to all public workplace holders, stressing that the period of impunity is over. “Nobody, no matter their place or political affiliation, is above the legislation,” the assertion learn.
“The combat in opposition to corruption should be unwavering and thorough, and we’re glad to see the administration taking daring steps on this route.”
