Joy Enwa, accountant-general of Delta state is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over her role in an alleged N1.3 trillion fraud linked to Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of the state.
Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, confirmed the development to The Witness
“Mrs. Joy Enwa was detained for questioning over the ongoing investigation into the mismanagement of state funds under the Delta State former Governor Okowa administration. Some other government officials have also been interrogated,” Oyewale said.
The anti-corruption agency has also interrogated other officials, including a former director of finance and administration, as well as a senior government house official.
On November 4, operatives of the EFCC arrested Okowa over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion.
The former governor is accused of using public funds to acquire properties in Abuja and Asaba, the capital of Delta State.
The alleged misappropriated funds are said to include portions of the 13 percent derivation allocation designated for oil-producing states.
Okowa has denied the allegations, describing his arrest and investigation as “politically motivated.”
