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Gov. Ikpeazu’s Aides In EFCC Trouble

Abia State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Obinna Oriaku and five officials of the Abia State Ministry of Finance are in hot soup as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations into the alleged financial misappropriation in Abia State Ministry of Finance.

The state’s Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi said that the anti-graft probe was prompted by a petition from a commissioner in the state Civil Service Commission, Mr. Guy Okite. He said that four of the suspects worked in the payroll unit of the ministry of finance.

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He said that the finance commissioner was also invited to explain some of the issues raised by the petitioner, adding that he had since returned to his work.

Okiyi said that while two of the suspects were still being detained by EFCC, three others, including Oriaku, would only report to the Commission whenever the need arises. He added that the thrust of the investigation followed the 2017 annual report of the state audit team.

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Okiyi said that the activities of the state government were open to scrutiny by relevant government agencies. “Ikpeazu has zero tolerance for corruption and has long been adjudged the most transparent in the country.”

“We, therefore, welcome scrutiny by relevant agencies of the state into our transactions, but such should be within the ambit of the law.”

“The governor expects all employees of the government to carry out their official functions with the highest level of transparency and professionalism. Employees should also be prepared to give account to relevant institutions and the people of the state upon demand.”