Delta Govt Breaks Silence as EFCC Arrests Okowa, Details Emerge
- The Delta State government has responded to the arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa by the EFCC, asserting his innocence and urging citizens to remain calm
- Barr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe stressed that an arrest does not equal guilt, calling for Deltans to pray for Okowa during this difficult time
- Oghenesivbe noted that the EFCC’s actions follow standard legal procedures and encouraged patience as the legal process unfolds
The Delta State government has officially responded to the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
TheTalk.NG recalls that the EFCC detained Okowa at its Port Harcourt office, reportedly for questioning over alleged misconduct. Sources indicate that Okowa’s detention stems from a petition against him, though the specifics of the allegations remain undisclosed.
Delta state government reacts over arrest of Okowa
Photo credit: @ChrisEjiofor7/ @officialEFCCSource: Twitter
The state government emphasised Okowa’s innocence under the law and urging Deltans to remain calm, as reported by New Telegraph.
Barr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, broke his silence Monday night.
Innocent until proven Guilty, says state DG
Oghenesivbe, who previously served as Okowa’s Executive Assistant on Communications from 2017 until May 2023, reaffirmed his stance on the former governor’s character and legal standing, stressing that Okowa remains innocent until proven guilty, Laadership reported
His words:
“There is no cause for alarm.The news of former Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa’s arrest by the EFCC is trending on social media and reported by some traditional media, but it’s important to remember that an arrest is not proof of guilt. It’s a legal process, not a judgment.”
He went on to call for calm among Delta residents, urging them to pray for Okowa in these challenging times.
“I urge Deltans to pray for Senator Okowa. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and allow the legal process to unfold,” he added.
Oghenesivbe also clarified the legal procedures surrounding the case, explaining that the EFCC’s actions are part of an established protocol in criminal investigations.
EFCC arrests Edo accountant general, others
In another development, TheTalk.NG reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Edo state Accountant General, Mr. Julius O. Anelu and four other officials.
Anelu and the four other suspects are said to be signatories to the state government accounts.
This is coming after the Edo State House of Assembly allegedly approved the budget about two weeks to the inauguration of Governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo.
Source: TheTalk.NG
