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EFCC grills ex-Abia gov Theodore Orji, over alleged N27bn fraud

The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, is currently being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, The PUNCH can exclusively report.

It was learnt that Orji, who was governor from 2007 to 2015, arrived at the EFCC office in Abuja, along with his lawyer, in a cream long-sleeve Niger Delta outfit popularly referred to as ‘senator.’


Orji, who represents Abia-Central senatorial district at the National Assembly, was invited over allegations that he mismanaged about N27bn.

The invitation, it was learnt, was sequel to a series of petitions written against the former governor shortly after he left office in 2015.

The EFCC was said to have commenced investigation soon after, but was waiting for enough evidence before inviting him.

Among the allegations levelled against the former governor was that he diverted billions of naira disbursed to Abia State by the Central Bank of Nigeria for Small and Medium Enterprise.

The lawmaker was also alleged to have diverted money from the Ecological Fund account, which should have been used in tackling erosion and other disasters peculiar to the state.

The ex-governor allegedly diverted money from the Abia State Oil Producing Development Area Commission, an agency of government set up for the development of the oil producing areas in Abia State

Orji allegedly used the funds to buy properties in Abia, Port Harcourt and Abuja, some of which the EFCC is planning to seize.

It was learnt that officials from the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Central Bank of Nigeria, commercial banks and other agencies had been invited by the EFCC to make statements on the governor’s case.

As of the time of filing this report, he was still said to be at the Commission making statements.

When contacted on the telephone, the acting spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Tony Orilade, did not respond to calls.

In a text message, however, he said, “Yes. It is true that we have the former Abia governor with us.

Source : https://punchng.com/efcc-grills-ex-abia-gov-theodore-orji-over-alleged-n27bn-fraud/

Lalasticlala, Mynd44
Abians will know no peace until this idiot is put behind bars forever, this man brought untold hardship, suffering and death to Abia workers.

ovadozes:
Sorry I have to take FTC on my thread.
Lalasticlala, Mynd44
Abians will know no peace until this idiot is put behind bars forever, this man brought untold hardship, suffering and death to Abia workers.

Na me collect FTC

EFCC is a toothless bulldog


after every every, T.A will bail himself with a very meagre sum and the rest will be history

SeunIsBloody:
Na me collect FTC

Congratulations sir

Nice one

EFCC that can't even grill barbeque...

Buhari where are all our recovered loots?

when will the EF CHI CHI Probe Amaechi over all the billions of Naira is squandered in Rivers Monorail Project??

Orji that would eventually give them "oji" (kolanut) for mutual settlements. *spits.
I'm suprised that a political party like the EFCC has not yet released their manifesto. What are they waiting for? Or are the going to use the manifesto of their affiliate party; The APC?

Grill: one moniker comes to mind

Orji, the greatest thief ever liveth...

All these men have wrecked this country.....

Anybody that has a case to answer should go and answer his case ..... period


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See yams

Finally

Our barking bull dog at it again

APC are looking for election money



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But truly I think our leaders(eastern part) are to be blamed for most infrastructural decay within the state.

Can u just imagine this??

Among the allegations levelled against the former governor was that he diverted billions of naira disbursed to Abia State by the Central Bank of Nigeria for Small and Medium Enterprise.

The lawmaker was also alleged to have diverted money from the Ecological Fund account, which should have been used in tackling erosion and other disasters peculiar to the state.

The ex-governor allegedly diverted money from the Abia State Oil Producing Development Area Commission, an agency of government set up for the development of the oil producing areas in Abia State

Orji allegedly used the funds to buy properties in Abia, Port Harcourt and Abuja, some of which the EFCC is planning to seize.

No need to grill him.

He stole whatever they say he stole.

Imprison him and throw the keys away

Smh

Emilo:
Orji, the greatest thief ever liveth...

Orji uzor kalu u mean

I've bin waiting for this moment

Is Theordore Orji not in APC?? All these process is just self deceit, nothing will happen to him

Best news of the year for Abians

Its like the name Orji is a curse on Abia state.
Chief Thief Agbero Orji.
A promising industrial state messed up by two past administrations.
16 wasted years.
Till tomorrow, Umuahia is like a local government headquarters.
God will deliver Abians( Gods own state)

Kai.... Only one person

millionboi2:
This money fit set up 30 gradutes

YOU SAY 30? ARE YOU OKAY. YOU DIDN'T EVEN START WITH 3000....

Something must be wrong with u

This money fit set up 3000 gradutes

This is one of the main reasons I am a fan of Buhari, be it selective, inclusive or exclusive... Somebody is being held accountable. Weldone.