Corruption: Ohakim shuns EFCC’s invitation

A former Imo State governor, Ihedi Ohakim, failed to show up
at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on
Wednesday to clarify some issues in a probe of his
administration.
Ohakim, who was scheduled to visit the Abuja headquarters
of the commission, was summoned to answer questions in an
ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption and
embezzlement by his government.
Similarly, a former governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi,
was grilled for the second day running by EFCC operatives
over allegations of funds misappropriation by his
government.
Elechi, who left the commission around 4.30pm, is expected
to visit again next week.
The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed that
Elechi was again interrogated, adding that he may be needed
for further questioning next week.
Uwujaren stated that Ikedi is expected to shed light on issues
in an old case being investigated by the anti-graft agency.
He said, “We were expecting former governor of Imo State,
Ihedi Ohaki today (Wednesday) to come and shed light on
some issues in an old case we have been investigating. We
are about rounding off the investigation and we need him to
clarify some issues, but he didn’t show up, he may still come
today or tomorrow.
“Elechi was at our office today in continuation of the
questioning on some issues we are investigating; he came in
the morning and was released later, but we are expecting
him again next week.”

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