News
EFCC questions Sullivan Chime over $115M election bribery scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated former Enugu State governor, Sullivan Chime in connection with the $115 million election bribery scam which was allegedly supervised by former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Chime was questioned on his participation in the fraud at the EFCC’s zonal office in Enugu, Vanguard reports.
He reportedly denied sharing the money and said that it was collected by his former Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Rita Chinelo Mba.
ALSO SEE: Diezani’s $115m Election Slush Fund: Presidency probes CBN
Chime also said that he gave the money to his orderly for safe keeping and ordered that only Mba should have access to it.
The EFCC also recently arrested and questioned two former ministers, Mohammed Wakil and Abdu Bulama for allegedly participating in the fraud.
Source: PULSE
-
Latest1 week agoCole-Alegbe unveils memoir, urges leaders to harness technology for lasting impact
-
Football4 days agoBanda, Chawinga make 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or top 30 shortlist
-
Business5 days agoNigeria records N12.59trn trade surplus in Q2 2026 — NBS
-
Featured4 days agoPeter Obi, Makinde and the 2027 elections: Can unity really challenge APC?
-
Business5 days agoNigerian Breweries’ H1 profitability strengthens as revenue hits N804bn
-
Business1 week agoJetour G700 PHEV Storms Abuja as Jetour Nigeria Takes Luxury Mobility Showcase to FCT
-
Latest5 days agoTinubu’s US legal battle: Group questions silence of elder statesmen
-
Energy3 days agoBrent crude tops $100: What higher oil prices mean for Nigeria