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January 27, 2016

Umahi set to probe Elechi’s administration

Gov. Umahi,

Gov. Dave Umahi

By Peter Okutu

ABAKALIKI—GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday declared that his administration was ready to probe the financial records of the immediate past administration  led Governor Martin Elechi.

Umahi stated this during a town Hall meeting with different categories of stakeholders in the state at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Abakaliki.

The Governor who regretted the level of financial misappropriation and dealings of the immediate past administration added that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFFC and Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission, ICPC would be invited to look into the books.

He added that the two Commissions would also look into the financial records of his 8 months administrations for the purposes of assessing its financial dealings and operations.