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EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Nobody: 8:26am On Nov 22, 2018
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/

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Nobody: 8:29am On Nov 22, 2018
Awon Criminal

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Nobody: 8:30am On Nov 22, 2018
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.

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Nobody: 8:31am On Nov 22, 2018
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

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Kingosytex(m): 8:32am On Nov 22, 2018
EFCC is a toothless bulldog


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

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by GavelSlam: 8:33am On Nov 22, 2018
Here we go now,

Holla if you hear me though

Come and feel me flow.

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Nobody: 8:33am On Nov 22, 2018
SeunIsBloody:
Na me collect FTC
Congratulations sir
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by lalasticlala(m): 10:42am On Nov 22, 2018
Nice one

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Nobody: 10:47am On Nov 22, 2018
EFCC that can't even grill barbeque... undecided

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by NaijaOlosho(f): 10:47am On Nov 22, 2018
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??

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Pabloosas(m): 10:47am On Nov 22, 2018
cheesy
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Fierce11: 10:47am On Nov 22, 2018
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?

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Pabloosas(m): 10:48am On Nov 22, 2018
Grill: one moniker comes to mind grin
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Emilo(m): 10:48am On Nov 22, 2018
Orji, the greatest thief ever liveth...

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by planetx13: 10:49am On Nov 22, 2018
All these men have wrecked this country.....

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


Ciao

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by GOFRONT(m): 10:50am On Nov 22, 2018
See yams
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Sunnick(m): 10:50am On Nov 22, 2018
Finally

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Bobbyfreshh(m): 10:51am On Nov 22, 2018
Our barking bull dog at it again
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by bitcoin215: 10:51am On Nov 22, 2018
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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by irepnaija4eva(m): 10:51am On Nov 22, 2018
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.

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by safarigirl(f): 10:51am On Nov 22, 2018
No need to grill him.

He stole whatever they say he stole.

Imprison him and throw the keys away angry angry

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by 9aiboard: 10:51am On Nov 22, 2018
Smh
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by Bobbyfreshh(m): 10:52am On Nov 22, 2018
Emilo:
Orji, the greatest thief ever liveth...

Orji uzor kalu u mean
Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by YouareaBITCH(f): 10:52am On Nov 22, 2018
I've bin waiting for this moment

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by kollinz1234(m): 10:52am On Nov 22, 2018
Is Theordore Orji not in APC?? All these process is just self deceit, nothing will happen to him

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by harmless011: 10:52am On Nov 22, 2018
Best news of the year for Abians

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by yinkus6750(m): 10:52am On Nov 22, 2018
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)

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by tstx(m): 10:52am On Nov 22, 2018
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

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by millionboi2: 10:53am On Nov 22, 2018
This money fit set up 3000 gradutes

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Re: EFCC Grills Theodore Orji Over N27bn Fraud by KingAzari: 10:53am On Nov 22, 2018
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.

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