The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that
it is investigating Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and some other
Nigerians.
Acting chairman of the anti-graft agency, Mr Ibrahim Magu, affirmed this
during an exclusive interview with Channels Television in London.
Asked if an investigation is ongoing regarding the governor, he
responded, “definitely”.
“Of course, we are doing a couple of checks and investigations here and
there. We are investigating almost everybody,” the EFCC boss added.
He noted that the commission has to get to a certain level before it can
disclose any information about an ongoing investigation.
Mr Magu explained that this was necessary to prevent any action that can
jeopardise or interfere with the process of the inquiry.
According to him, Governor Okorocha is one of the many people being
investigated by the commission.
The EFCC boss said although he was aware of reports of the investigation
on the social media, the details the anti-graft agency has was different
from what was in the public space.
He, however, declined to disclose it.
Magu is in the United Kingdom to meet with investigators assisting the
Nigerian government in solving cases of money laundering and financial
crimes.
Recently, Governor Okorocha gave an indication that he was under the
spotlight of the EFCC, saying he is the most investigated governor in
the country.