EFCC Targets Suspended Edo Local Government Chairmen In Major Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly summoned the suspended chairpersons of Edo State’s 18 local governments for questioning.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a letter from Abdulkarim Chukkol, EFCC’s Director of Investigation, was sent to the Secretary to the State Government. Dated December 17, the letter directed the chairpersons of Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, and Esan West to appear at the EFCC office on Thursday, December 19.

The chairpersons of Etsako Central, Etsako East, and Etsako West are also expected to report on the same day. The remaining chairpersons from Igueben, Ikpoba Okha, Orhionmwon, Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Owan East, Owan West, and Uhunmwode are scheduled for Friday, December 20.

Chukkol’s letter requested that the chairpersons bring certified true copies of various documents, including staff details, payroll records, and the accounts where funds for salaries are deposited, along with their respective statements of account from January 1 to date. This request is made in accordance with Section 38(1) and (2) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004.

It is important to note that on December 17, the Edo State House of Assembly suspended the chairpersons and their vice-chairpersons for alleged misconduct and insubordination after they failed to submit their financial statements as required by Governor Monday Okpebholo.