The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, as confirmed by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewole. Okowa, who served as the vice-presidential candidate for Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 election under the People’s Democratic Party, was taken into custody at the EFCC’s Port Harcourt office.
The former governor faces allegations of using his position to amass assets totaling N1.3 trillion. These assets reportedly include significant shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company and other oil sector investments. It remains uncertain whether Okowa has consulted his legal representatives.
A spokesperson for Okowa has yet to respond to inquiries from The Crux regarding the ongoing case.
