The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mrs. Joy Enwa, the Accountant General of Delta State, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion linked to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
The EFCC is investigating the diversion of funds from the 13 percent derivation allocation meant for oil-producing states. In addition to Mrs. Enwa, other officials, including a former Director of Finance and Administration and a senior staff member of the Government House, have been questioned.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest, stating, “Mrs. Enwa was detained for questioning regarding the ongoing investigation into the mismanagement of state funds during the previous administration. Several other government officials have also been interrogated.”
Mrs. Enwa, who was appointed Accountant General by Okowa in 2020, previously served as Deputy Accountant General under Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. She had previously faced allegations related to a N369 million fraud case in 2015, which implicated other state officials and bank representatives.
The investigation has also uncovered assets believed to be connected to the fraud, including shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company and investments in the oil sector.
Former Governor Okowa was detained by the EFCC in November at the agency’s Port Harcourt office, facing accusations of diverting state funds for personal gain.
When contacted for a comment, Mrs. Enwa declined to provide details, stating, “I am not the right source to confirm this story. Please contact the EFCC for clarification.” The EFCC’s investigation continues into what could be one of the largest financial scandals in Delta State’s history.
