The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) has welcomed the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa,
describing it as a step in the right direction in the fight against corruption
in the country.
The APC, in a statement issued shortly after the news
broke, emphasized that Okowa’s arrest signals a strong commitment by the
current administration to address long-standing issues of financial
mismanagement and corruption at both the state and national levels.
Okowa, who served as the Governor of Delta State from
2015 to 2023, was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC) over allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds
during his tenure.
The charges reportedly relate to a series of financial
dealings involving state funds and other questionable contracts awarded during
his administration.
In the statement signed by the State Publicity
Secretary of the party, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., and made available to newsmen
in the state capital, Asaba, the Delta APC commended the Federal Government for
its decisive action and urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, to continue its thorough investigation into the financial activities of
other past state governors and public officials.
The party emphasized that this move reflects a larger
national agenda to clamp down on corruption, promote transparency, and ensure
that public funds are used for the benefit of ordinary citizens rather than for
personal enrichment.
The APC noted that the arrest serves as a warning to
all public office holders, stressing that the era of impunity is over.
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