FEATURED
Obiano Left With A Pair Of Shorts In EFCC’s Custody As Detention Video Goes Viral
The first images of immediate past governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have emerged after a video of him in detention went viral late yesterday, Saturday, March 19, 2022.
In the 20 seconds video, Obiano is seen dressed in a red shorts and brown T-Shirt as he discusses with an unidentified man who appears to be a visitor.
Both are seen seated on a long iron chair in what appears to be the EFCC reception.
The former governor is seen looking sober as he intermittently sips bottled water.
It is not clear who recorded and released the video.
News Express reports that Obiano, who ruled Anambra for eight years, was arrested at about 8.30p.m., on Thursday, March 17, at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, on his way to Houston, Texas, U.S after handing over to his successor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, earlier in the day. He was detained overnight before being moved to the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.
The commission’s spokesperson said that Obiano had been on the EFCC’s watch list for some months, adding that his immunity as a governor prevented his arrest until he handed over to his successor.
Uwujeren said the commission had requested the Nigeria Immigration Service to provide information on the former governor’s movement out of the country from airports, or other points of exit from the country.
(BIGPENNGR Headline, based on News Express report)
‘Lets Embrace Igbo Identity, Unite with Our Kin and Kith Across the Niger’ – Sen Nwoko Urges
CONFODEV Defends NNPCL GCEO, Dismisses Corruption Allegations as Handiwork of Saboteurs
Gov. Oborevwori Leads Delta Investment Roundtable in Brazil, Woos Investors
POWER POLITICS IN DELTA & QUEST FOR ANIOMA, BY NORBERT CHIAZOR
DOPF Celebrates Delta at 34, Urges Gov. Oborevwori to Sign Security Bill into Law
No Matter the Zone, We’ll Benefit More as Anioma People – Chief Odogwu Speaks as Bill Nears 3rd Reading
Sen. Nwoko Hails Delta at 34, Lauds Gov. Oborevwori’s ‘M.O.R.E Agenda’
Cultural Catwalk Unites Heritage, Identity as Blessing Uririe Walks Between Worlds
Elumelu’s Media Office Condemns Smear Campaign
‘Warri Unrest’: Your Statement Is Reckless, Divisive – Fmr Rep Reyenieju Slams Sen. Dafinone
Warri: Urhobo, Ijaw Leaders, Stakeholders Vow to Resist INEC CVR without Ward Delineation Report
‘I’m Igbo’ Declaration by Okowa Rolls Back as Debate Over Anioma’s Identity Spreads
Warri Rebirth Initiative Sues for Peace in Warri
Nigeria Police Repatriates Dai Qisheng, a Wanted Notorious Chinese Gang Leader
