This invitation was formally extended through a letter by the EFCC’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended chairmen of Edo State’s 18 local governments for questioning.
This invitation was formally extended through a letter by the EFCC’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Mr Chukkol, in the letter dated December 17, directed the chairmen of Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, and Esan West, to report at its office on Thursday, December 19.
Others also expected at the commission on Thursday are the chairmen of Etsako Central, Etsako East, and Etsako West local governments.
The remaining chairmen from Igueben, Ikpoba Okha, Orhionmwon, Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Owan East, Owan West, and Uhunmwode local governments are scheduled to report on Friday, December 20.
The commission’s director of investigation asked the chairmen to come with certified true copies of comprehensive documentation 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 January 1 to Date.
He said the request was made pursuant to Section 38(1);(2) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004.
The state House of Assembly on December 17 suspended the chairmen and the vice chairmen for alleged insubordination and misconduct.
The suspension reportedly followed their failure to submit their financial statements as directed by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
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