– Adams Oshiomhole has concluded his eight years, two terms, as governor of Edo state and would soon be handing over to Godwin Obaseki

– However, while he continues to prepare for his exit, a petition against him is currently before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission


Out-going Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state already has a petition before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with questions to answer.

The petition was reportedly sent by the Edo Non-Governmental Organisations and Stakeholders and the umbrella body is asking the anti-graft agency to investigate the governor for allegedly misappropriating some funds.

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The Daily Times which quoted the DailyGlobeWatch said the petition was co-signed by the duo of Dr Osadolor Ochei and Mr Kola Edokpayi and addressed to the acting EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu.

The organisation reportedly accused Oshiomhole of diverting a substantial part of the funds borrowed by his administration for his private use.

It also accused the governor of enriching his close associates while also claiming to have substantial evidence to back up its claims.

The group attached what it thinks is enough evidence to back up its claims.

Read the fullpetition below:

“On April 5, 2012, EFCC acknowledged receipt of a petition titled: “A call to investigate Governor Adams Aliu Oshiomhole’s multi-billion naira mansion in Iyamho, Edo state,” which was signed by Matthew Edeghase Esq.

“In addition to the said earlier petition, we add that the cost of the controversial mansion, that was designed and constructed by Verissimo (a South African architect), is valued to be about N10 billion.

“The size and scope of the mansion completely negates all possible explanations for the source of Oshiomhole’s fund, which he had used for the construction.

“In 2014, Oshiomhole paid N23 million, via an Access Bank cheque, to Edo state government for a parcel of land he claimed to have seized from the federal government at Okoro Otun Avenue, GRA Benin city.

“At present, he is erecting a multiple-floor Saddam Hussein style bunker on the land.

“Our investigation also shows that Oshiomhole bought the Guinness Guest House located along Reservation Road, GRA Benin city, soon after he was sworn in as governor in 2009.

“The property was quickly converted to the office of HANI and ASSOCIATES, a consultancy firm that has supervised all civil construction works in Edo state since 2008.

“We are reliably informed that Oshiomhole allegedly bought the building for over N100 million.

“A ship-like building is currently under construction along Golf Course Road, next door to Benin Club. Mr Hamed Useni, the managing director of Hani and Associate, Oshiomhole’s business associate, is allegedly fronting as owner. It will interest the chairman to note that this company is the sole consultancy firm for all civil works in Edo state for which he allegedly charges over 10 percent of all contracts.

“Apart from his current residence, which he built with his campaign funds in 2007 and the new Okoro Otun house, Oshiomhole is currently constructing another mansion in Abuja where he has planned to move to, after handing over on November 12, 2016…”


https://www.naij.com/1038240-parting-gift-efcc-gets-petition-oshiomhole-check-details.html

lolzzz I dey laugh, even if Oshomole steals 2 billion naira and he is pronounced guilty, the Buhari lead federal govt will turn a deaf ear, as far has he remains in APC, the fight against corruption is targetted @ the oppostion members only!

Waste of time and resources, the present efcc will never be neutral in probing any APC member.

I'll advice them to compile all the petitions against top APC ex govs etc till 2020. PDP should involve more in grassroot politics to make sure they unseat the present suffering in the land come 2019.

Lol