The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed details surrounding the alleged laundering of approximately N4 billion from Anambra’s security votes account during the tenure of former Governor Willie Obiano.
The EFCC, nearing the conclusion of its comprehensive investigation into Obiano’s administration spanning from 2014 to 2022, particularly scrutinized the utilization of state security funds.
This revelation surfaced in the EFCC’s response to a motion filed by Obiano contesting the jurisdiction and competency of the money laundering charges brought against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
In the charge labeled FHC/ABJ/CR/15/2024, the prosecution alleges that Obiano, during his tenure, diverted funds from the Anambra State Government’s security vote account for purposes unrelated to state security issues.
According to the EFCC’s counter affidavit, their investigation unearthed Obiano’s purported involvement in orchestrating the illicit transfer of funds through various state government officials, including his Principal Private Secretary, Willie Nwokoye, and other individuals like Otubetu Ugochukwu Chinedu and Uzuegbuna Okoagbue, the latter appointed as his Chief Protocol Officer/Deputy Chief of Staff upon assuming office as Governor. These individuals allegedly facilitated the laundering of funds on behalf of the defendant.”
