EFCC: 58 Former Governors Under Investigation for Alleged N2.187 Trillion Misappropriation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made startling allegations against a significant number of former governors, implicating them in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of approximately N2.187 trillion over a span of 25 years. These allegations highlight the magnitude of corruption within Nigeria’s political landscape.
According to EFCC reports, the N2.2 trillion looted by these ex-governors is equivalent to the combined budgets of Lagos State and the South-East states for 2024. The figure surpasses the budgets of the North-Central and North-East states for the same year by several billion Naira.
Among the 58 ex-governors currently or previously under investigation by the EFCC are prominent figures from various regions of the country. The alleged amounts in question vary widely, ranging from millions to billions of Naira. Some of the ex-governors facing investigations include:
- Late Abubakar Audu (N10.966 billion)
- TA Orji and sons (N551 billion)
- Yahaya Bello (N80.2 billion)
- Chimaroke Nnamani (N5.3 billion)
- Sullivan Chime (N450 million)
- Kayode Fayemi (N4 billion)
- Ayo Fayose (N6.9 billion)
- Abdullahi Adamu (N15 billion)
- Danjuma Goje (N5 billion)
- Aliyu Wamakko (N15 billion)
- Orji Uzor Kalu (N7.6 billion)
- Jolly Nyame (N1.64 billion)
- James Ibori (N40 billion)
- DSP Alamieyeseigha (N2.655 billion)
- Ibrahim Dankwambo (N1.3 billion)
- Rochas Okorocha (N10.8 billion)
- Willie Obiano (N43 billion)
- James Ibori (N40 billion)
- Gabriel Suswam (N3.111 billion)
- Tanko Al’Makura (N4 billion)
- Isa Yuguda (N212 billion)
- Mohammed Abubakar (N8.5 billion)
These allegations shed light on the rampant corruption that has plagued Nigeria’s political system for decades. The EFCC’s efforts to investigate and prosecute these cases demonstrate a commitment to combating corruption and holding public officials accountable for their actions. However, the outcome of these investigations remains to be seen as the legal process unfolds.
