The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, over allegations of financial mismanagement involving ₦700 billion.

Emmanuel was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after voluntarily honoring an EFCC invitation to respond to allegations of money laundering and diversion of public funds.

The petition, filed by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, claims that during his eight-year tenure, Emmanuel received over ₦3 trillion from the Federation Account but left the state with a ₦500 billion debt burden and uncompleted projects worth ₦300 billion. Investigators are seeking clarification on the alleged disappearance of ₦700 billion.

Sources within the anti-graft agency confirmed that Emmanuel is currently being questioned, with further probes expected as the EFCC intensifies its crackdown on financial improprieties by public officials.

This development comes just days after the EFCC arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, alongside four others, over alleged misappropriation of ₦47 billion. Orji’s son, Chinedum Orji, a former Finance Commissioner, a government contractor, and a former Director of Finance are also facing trial for their alleged involvement.