Ex-Minister Claims Eno Behind EFCC Probe of Ex-Akwa Ibom Governor
[Premium Times] John Akpanudoedehe alleges that Governor Umo Eno instigated the EFCC's actions against former governor Udom Emmanuel and officials of his administration, a claim the Akwa Ibom government has dismissed as false and provocativ
A former Nigerian minister has alleged that Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno instigated an EFCC probe into his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, and former administration officials-a claim the state government denies. The dispute signals potential political instability in a major oil-producing state, which could affect investor confidence and the continuity of state-level economic policies.
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