Alleged N46bn Case: Kogi Govt Has Nothing To Hide – Information Commissioner
By Abubakar Suleman
The Kogi Government has said it has nothing to fear or hide following the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of two of its officials over alleged cash withdrawals of N46 billion.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Evangelist Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday in Lokoja, said Mr. Hudu and Dr. Shuaibu-Oricha were ordered to be arrested by a Federal High Court.
The court gave the order to ensure that the two men answer criminal allegations related to alleged withdrawal of N46bn from the Kogi government bank accounts, among other accusations.
The order was granted by Justice Emeka Nwite in a motion ex parte filed by EFCC and marked as suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/909/2024.
The case is said to be one of the latest litigations by the EFCC against several Kogi government officials and associates.
The commissioner said,: “the government of Kogi has nothing to hide and will always open its books to lawful investigations.
“We hope that the EFCC will respond to the patriotic action of the officials by remaining professional in conducting their investigations.
