In spite of denials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, former governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano was released on Thursday night, hours after being arrested by the anti graft agency.
Obiano, according to sources was released after the presidency intervened in his arrest and detention by the EFCC immediately after stepping down as governor and losing his constitutional immunity.
A close aide to the former governor who spoke with LEADERSHIP Weekend said Obiano, who is still in Lagos was released and is reportedly planning to travel out of the country today.
It was gathered that though the governor and his wife were sighted leaving the EFCC office in Lagos, claims were made that they were actually heading to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
EFCC officials were also quoted as saying the governor was still in custody and the news about the release was fake.
The EFCC had arrested Obiano after he handed over to Professor Charles Soludo on Thursday.
Seplat Energy CEO, Engineer Effiong Okon says Nigerian independents must prioritize asset integrity, fix obsolescence…
Aseye Kpodo, women organizer of the Canada chapter of NDC, in which she reflects on…
South Africa is seeking to reset economic ties with Nigeria and has targeted a secondary…
The President has directed the EFCC to immediately vacate the August 5 court order freezing…
Gov Hope Uzodimma has replied Davido over Osun election comments, saying Adeleke has failed and…
EFCC gives reasons for freezing Osun State's Government Account
This website uses cookies.