The former governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, is on the watch list of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Punch in its publication on Tuesday, November 26, reported that the anti-graft agency had commenced an investigation into transactions, including contracts awarded during his tenure as the governor of Edo state.
Obaseki, bowed out of office on November 12, and his successor, Monday Okpebholo, has just established a 14-member state assets verification committee to investigate his tenure.
However, top sources in the EFCC, who pleaded anonymity, said so far the bulk of the transactions under Obasekiâs administration had not been directly linked to him.
The sources stated that the bulk of the transactions from Obasekiâs tenure cannot be directly traced back to him, as he reportedly used intermediaries for many deals.
The source said:
Another source said though the development not limited to Obaseki, all former governors are being watchlisted by the commission.
As of the time of filling this report, the EFCCâs head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, is yet to react to the development.
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In a similar development, TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the Edo state Accountant General, Mr. Julius O. Anelu and four other officials were arrested on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Operatives of the EFCC arrested the five officials who are signatories to the state government accounts.
A source said the EFCC intend to keep the arrested officials till November 12, when the tenure of the outgoing government would end.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
