The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its support for the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, calling it a significant move in the ongoing battle against corruption in Nigeria. In a statement issued shortly after news of Okowa’s detention, the APC praised the current administration’s commitment to tackling corruption and financial mismanagement at both state and national levels.

Ifeanyi Okowa, who governed Delta State from 2015 to 2023, was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) due to allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of public funds during his tenure. The charges reportedly involve dubious financial dealings and questionable contracts awarded while he was in office.

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The statement, authored by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., highlighted Okowa’s arrest as a demonstration of the federal government’s determination to confront financial misconduct and promote accountability among public officials. The APC urged the EFCC to persist in its comprehensive investigation into the actions of other former governors and public officials.

“We in the APC wholeheartedly support the arrest of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who oversaw one of the most egregious cases of financial recklessness and mismanagement in Delta State’s history,” the statement noted. The party accused Okowa of diverting significant state funds for personal gain, including the establishment of a bank, financing his failed presidential bid, and attempting to manipulate the political landscape to impose his preferred successor on the people of Delta, despite public calls for change.