{"id":137027,"date":"2024-11-05T17:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T16:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/delta-apc-hails-arrest-of-okowa-by-efcc"},"modified":"2024-11-05T18:59:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:59:25","slug":"delta-apc-hails-arrest-of-okowa-by-efcc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/delta-apc-hails-arrest-of-okowa-by-efcc","title":{"rendered":"Delta: APC hails arrest of Okowa by EFCC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, describing it as a step in the right direction in the fight against corruption in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The APC, in a statement issued shortly after the news broke, emphasized that Okowa\u2019s arrest signals a strong commitment by the current administration to address long-standing issues of financial mismanagement and corruption at both the state and national levels.<\/p>\n<p>Okowa, who served as the Governor of Delta State from 2015 to 2023, was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds during his tenure.<\/p>\n<p>The charges reportedly relate to a series of financial dealings involving state funds and other questionable contracts awarded during his administration.<\/p>\n<p>In the statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., and made available to newsmen in the state capital, Asaba, the Delta APC commended the Federal Government for its decisive action and urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to continue its thorough investigation into the financial activities of other past state governors and public officials.<\/p>\n<p>The party emphasized that this move reflects a larger national agenda to clamp down on corruption, promote transparency, and ensure that public funds are used for the benefit of ordinary citizens rather than for personal enrichment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe in the APC wholeheartedly welcome the news of the arrest of the former governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who presided over one of the worst cases of financial recklessness and mismanagement on a monumental scale during his eight-year administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis corrupt practices saw the diversion of humongous state funds for personal enrichment, establishing a bank, and financing his doomed presidential ambition, as well as the manipulative imposition of his puppet godson as governor against the wishes of the people of Delta State who desperately wanted change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The APC noted that the arrest serves as a warning to all public office holders, stressing that the era of impunity is over. \u201cNo one, regardless of their position or political affiliation, is above the law,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fight against corruption must be unwavering and thorough, and we are glad to see the administration taking bold steps in this direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, describing it as a step in the right direction in the fight against corruption in the country. 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