Documented cases of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct by Delta State government officials and agencies during the 2015–2023 term. Sources linked on each card.
2
Total cases
0
Convicted
0
Ongoing
0
Dismissed
Govt response:
investigatingdisputed
Allegation
The EFCC alleges Okowa's administration failed to account for ₦1.3 trillion in 13% oil-derivation funds received from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023, and separately questions an additional ₦40 billion he said was used to buy shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas.
Outcome / Status
Okowa was arrested in Port Harcourt on 4 November 2024 and questioned; the EFCC investigation was continuing as of the most recent reporting, with no charges concluded.
Administration's response
Okowa described the allegations as malicious and politically motivated, saying certain individuals were trying to distort facts to serve their own interests.
investigating
Allegation
As part of the broader EFCC investigation, examiners flagged approximately ₦96 billion in financial transactions linked to the Delta State Government House Protocol Department during Okowa's tenure.
Outcome / Status
No charges had been filed over this specific transaction strand as of the most recent reporting; it remains part of the wider EFCC probe.