Delta Accountant General, Others Summoned By EFCC In January Over Alleged ₦1.3 Trillion Diversion By Ex-Governor Okowa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Delta State Accountant General, Mrs. Joy Enwa, alongside Ekeruche, a former Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), and the Director of Administration at Government House, Asaba, for further questioning in January.
This development comes amid ongoing investigations into the alleged diversion of ₦1.3 trillion in state funds by former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The funds, reportedly part of the 13 percent derivation allocation for oil-rich states, are believed to have been misappropriated during Okowa’s administration.
The EFCC had earlier arrested and detained the officials in December 2024, following similar actions against Okowa in November 2024. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that the former governor, who also served as the vice-presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was detained by the agency’s Port Harcourt division.
Okowa is accused of using his position as governor to amass assets worth ₦1.3 trillion, including shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company and other investments in the oil sector.
While Okowa has since been released, his detention spurred orchestrated solidarity visits by various groups and individuals, reportedly aimed at portraying public support for the former governor. However, these actions reportedly angered EFCC operatives, who accused Okowa of undermining the agency’s credibility.
Sources within the Accountant General’s office disclosed that Mrs. Enwa and her colleagues are under significant stress due to the investigation. “Madam Enwa’s blood pressure is rising daily. She never expected this and is deeply unsettled,” an insider revealed.
It is believed that the officials are now willing to fully cooperate with the EFCC and provide detailed accounts of the alleged diversion.
Efforts to contact Mrs. Enwa for further comments were met with resistance, as she directed inquiries to other sources. Attempts to reach EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale were unsuccessful, but sources within the commission confirmed that the summoned officials are expected to report to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt for further questioning in January.
The sources also indicated that the officials might be detained again after their interrogation, as the investigation into the alleged massive financial mismanagement continues.
