Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigations into an alleged diversion of public funds continue.
Okowa arrived at the anti-graft agency’s office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, in connection with a probe involving about N1.3 trillion allegedly diverted during his administration.
Although EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, could not be reached for official comments, sources within the commission confirmed that the former governor remains under investigation.
According to the source, investigators are examining allegations surrounding the management of the 13 per cent derivation funds allocated to Delta State from the Federation Account.
The funds in question reportedly accrued to the state between 2015 and 2023, covering the period when Okowa served as governor.
The source, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the investigation, said the inquiry was still ongoing.
Okowa had previously been arrested on November 4, 2024, by EFCC operatives over the same allegations.
Following his arrest, he was interrogated at the commission’s Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate as part of efforts to uncover details surrounding the alleged diversion of funds.
Sources disclosed that the former governor’s latest visit to the Lagos office was linked to a request concerning his international travel plans.
He reportedly appeared before the commission to seek the release of his passport, which he intends to use for a medical trip abroad.
As of the time this report was filed, there was no confirmation on whether the EFCC had approved the request.
The development comes as the commission continues its investigation into financial activities carried out during Okowa’s tenure as Delta State governor.
Neither Okowa nor his representatives had issued an official statement regarding the matter at the time of reporting.
