As, per the EFCC's findings Okowa is facing allegations of misappropriating a N1. 3 Trillion from the 13 percent derivation fund designated to aid oil producing areas such as Delta State. This purported misuse is said to span Okowa's term, as governor from 2015 to 2023. The specifics are still being uncovered. The EFCC seems to have been investigating this matter for a period based on the information that has come to light far.
On Monday, November 4, 2024, Okowa arrived at the EFCC’s Port Harcourt Directorate, reportedly in response to a formal invitation from investigators. It wasn’t long after that his arrest was confirmed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson. Now, with Okowa in custody, there’s growing anticipation about what might unfold next. Will this lead to charges? Or is there more to the story?
This development has sparked conversations across the country, especially among Delta residents and those following Nigeria’s ongoing fight against corruption. And it raises big questions: how should political leaders handle public funds, and what kind of accountability should they face when questions like this arise?