A former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has returned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for more questioning after he was allowed to go home Friday night.
Mr. Akpabio, who is also the incumbent minority leader of the Senate, arrived the EFCC at 11.45 am Saturday, accompanied by his counsel and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Rikey Tarfa and some aides.
As soon as the former governor arrived at the commission, he was moved into the interrogation room, a source who pleaded not to be named because he is not authorised to speak on the issue, told PREMIUM TIMES.
Mr. Rickey Tarfa and aides to the former governor watched helplessly as the anti-graft operatives led Mr. Akpabio away.
Our source also hinted that the former governor might spend the day with the commission.
He is still been interrogated by crack detectives of the commission as at the time of filling this report.
Mr. Akpabio was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Friday afternoon and taken in for interrogation.
He was, however, allowed to go home late in the night but asked to report to the commission today (Saturday).
Shortly after he regained his freedom, Mr. Akpabio had given insight into why he was interrogated for several hours by EFCC operatives.
Speaking with a PREMIUM TIMES reporter shortly after he left the EFCC headquarters late on Friday night, Mr. Akpabio admitted that he was summoned by the anti-graft body to respond to several allegations of corruption against him.
He however said he was not arrested, but that he honoured the commission’s invitation voluntarily.
“A young lawyer from my state has been petitioning the EFCC accusing me of corruption,” the former governor said. “So shortly before I got involved in an accident in August, the EFCC summoned me to come and respond to the allegations.
“But following the accident, I wasn’t well enough to honour the EFCC summon. And I let them know.
“So today, since I’m now well, and the Senate did not sit, I decided to honour the EFCC so as to answer questions concerning the allegations against me.
“I wasn’t arrested. I walked in there myself and now I’m back at home. The EFCC operatives were professional. They asked questions, and I answered.”
Mr. Akpabio insisted the allegations against him were false, saying “those making the allegations do not understand how government works”.
The former governor, who is now Senate Minority Leader, said the lawyer who dragged him to the EFCC submitted at least four different petitions, and that it would take a while for him to respond to each of the allegations.
“So I will return to the EFCC again as necessary,” he said.
Mr. Akpabio added, “I am a law-abiding citizen, and whenever I’m summoned to answer questions about how I served my people, I will always respond.
“I urge everyone who has served in public office not to be afraid to explain what they did and how they served.”
Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/191665-breaking-efcc-detains-ex-governor-akpabio-again-over-alleged-multi-billion-naira-fraud.html

Akpabio was an action Governor who worked and Chopped.
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With the amount of money AkwaIbom recieves monthly from the centre,
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I think Akpabio's chopping was directly proportional to his working.
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Which made it hard to see his shady side.
Well, let the law decide.

And pls dont Quote me anywhere.

Akpabio will end up in jail.

He is still being questioned by ur writeup,and not detained

Change the title of this thread to read ..

..Akpabio strolls to the EFCC again

Ebubeslym:
Akpabio was an action Governor who worked and Chopped.
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As a result of the amount AkwaIbom recieves monthly from the centre,

I think Akpabio's chopping was directly proportional to his working.
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Which made it hard to see his shady side.
Well, let the law decide.

And pls dont Quote me anywhere.

So in your books, the 50-50% sharing formula between him & AKS was commendable

Waoh!!!!!! You are a true black African, you will always get the leader you deserve..

I am quoting you! Whatcha goin do??

modath:



So in your books, the 50-50% sharing formula between him & AKS was commendable

Waoh!!!!!! You are a true black African, you will always get the leader you deserve..

I am quoting you! Whatcha goin do??

oga sir, i am not in support of Akpabio's methods.
Try and read my post slowly this time.
Thnks.

modath:
Akpabio wasn't re arrested, STOP IT.

He totally enjoyed the company of the EFCC operatives yesterday, so he took an afternoon stroll to Wuse 2 to chill with his guys...

They've formed a good rapport & will be seeing more of one another for months to come..

Someone goes to have lunch with Lamorde and congratulate his boys for the good works they've been doing and this Tinubu's propaganda media calls it an arrest.

When will Buhari arrest Tinubu, Amaechi and Fashola This is a complete witchunt!!

I believe he was told to go and come back today

no big deal... still answering the EFCC call


Mr. Akpabio insisted the allegations against him were false, saying “those making the allegations do not understand how government works”.

Ete put your house in order...

Engage people to take care of your kids cos your Brothers & Uloma can't escape this too...

The Genesis of Akwa Ibom Liberation

omenka:
Someone goes to have lunch with Lamorde and congratulate his boys for the good works they've been doing and this Tinubu's propaganda media calls it an arrest.

When will Buhari arrest Tinubu, Amaechi and Fashola This is a complete witchunt!!

EFCCarrest FASHBABAit kant even happen in your dream.....quote me @ ur own PERIL

jimikata:
Akpabio will end up in jail.

You wish

Teryfik:
EFCCarrest FASHBABAit kant even happen in your dream.....quote me @ ur own PERIL

Hmmm.

Some worst governor in this country are moving about freely no suspicious not to talk of invited them by efcc. And why always be Akpabio of all people

Dickdastardly, wetin Akpabio do you?

Nobody should call it winch hunting

Ebubeslym:
Akpabio was an action Governor who worked and Chopped.
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I think Akpabio's chopping was directly proportional to his working. so you support him in dis?
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Which made it hard For who EFCC or ICPC bros dis Buhari era o

And pls dont Quote me anywhere.

Now I don quote you

My good ppl of Naija..which way??


He must have forgotten his wallet or sumtin...dats why he was invited again. Akpabio can't be detained.. we all know he was merely invited He can't be arrested in a country where stealing is not corruption, ask Buhari and Amaechi, dey know wat am saying.

I have nothing against PMB anti corruption crusade.
I have noticed with keen interest with the trend at which EFCC are going after political opponents.

First it was Sule Lamido of Jigawa state, a staunch PDP ally.

Now it is Akpabio of Akwa ibom another PDP bulldog.

If not a case of pure vendetta,why r people like Ameachi,Fashola that sank a borehole for 139,000,000mil;still cripping through the streets freely?

Proudly a wailing wailer.

Rt General Lalasticlala, akpabio needs your help. The people must see this! Obinoscopy, call ur men to order