Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial mismanagement.
Emmanuel was detained at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, around 12:30 p.m. Sources say he responded to an EFCC invitation regarding allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and theft.
The petition, filed by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NCAT), claims Emmanuel received ₦3 trillion from the Federation Account during his eight-year tenure. However, he allegedly left Akwa Ibom State with ₦500 billion in debt and unpaid projects worth ₦300 billion.
Mr. Udom served as governor of the oil rich state in the Niger-Delta from 2015-2023.
The EFCC is investigating Emmanuel’s failure to account for ₦700 billion. “The allegations are serious and require thorough scrutiny,” according to a reported EFCC source.
As of now, the anti-graft agency has not issued an official statement. The case is another example of persistent worries about financial accountability among public officials in Nigeria.
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