BREAKING: Former Benue, G5 Governor Samuel Ortom in EFCC Custody, Details Emerge
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is holding an interrogative session with the ex-governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom
- Reports confirmed that Ortom was seen driving into the Makurdi zonal office of the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, June 20
- Before now, Ortom had stated that he would honour the anti-graft agency's invitation when the need arises
Benue, Makurdi - The former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has been invited to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody.
According to several reports, Ortom was invited by the anti-graft agency for questioning on Tuesday, June 20, Daily Sun reported.
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According to Daily Trust, the former G5 governor was seen driving into the Makurdi zonal office of the anti-graft agency at exactly 10:08 am.
He was accompanied by his media aide, Terver Akase, and his former aide on special duties, Abraham Kwanhgu.
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He had not left the premises as of 11:25 am when this report was filed.
Ortom has been in the mix of controversy since he stepped out of the Benue State House without officially handing over to the next administration as it should be.
The pragmatic Ortom, earlier in May, said he was not scared of the EFCC, and he would accept their invitation if called upon.
May 29: G5 governor speaks on being invited by EFCC after inauguration
Before handing over as governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom revealed that he was not scared of an invitation from the EFCC.
Ortom said he was open to accepting the invitation of the anti-graft agency if called upon for a probe.
He also urged his cabinet members and other appointees not to fret about any invitation from the EFCC.
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Again, the former governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has disclosed that he is not scared of the EFCC.
Ortom's spokesman, Terver Akase, made this known on Monday, May 29, shortly after the state transitioned to a new government.
He revealed that his principal had nothing to hide and was willing to honour the anti-graft agency's invitation.
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