The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the embattled chairmen of the 18 local governments in Edo State for interrogation.
The invitation was contained in a letter by EFFC’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government.
The letter dated December 17, 2024 directed the chairmen of Akoko-Edo, Esan South East, Esan West, Esan Central, Esan North East and Egor to report at its office today (Thursday, December 19, 2024).
The letter also ordered the chairmen of Etsako East, Etsako West and Etsako Central Local Government Areas to report at the commission’s office today.
The remaining council chairmen from Igueben, Ikpoba Okha, Orhionmwon, Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Uhunwonde, Owan East and Owan West local governments are to report on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Abdulkarim Chukkol requested that the chairmen come with certified true copies of comprehensive documentations relating to staff strength and payroll.
Other documents requested included details of accounts where funds are received for payment of staff salaries, details of accounts where funds are reserved for staff salaries exigencies, the statement of account of the said accounts from Jan. 1 till date.
According to the EFCC Director, the request was made pursuant to Section 38(1); (2) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004.
Edo State lawmakers had on Tuesday, December 17 suspended the chairmen and their vice chairmen over alleged insubordination and misconduct.
The suspension was sequel to their failure to submit their financial statements as directed by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
