Former Delta Governor Okowa visits EFCC office amid corruption probe (opens original article in a new tab)

Former Delta Governor Okowa visited EFCC office in Lagos as part of an ongoing corruption investigation into alleged diversion of derivation funds during his administration. Okowa was previously arrested by EFCC in November 2024 over allegations of mismanaging derivation funds. His latest visit may be linked to seeking release of his international passport for medical travel abroad. The EFCC investigation remains active with no charges filed yet. Okowa defected from PDP to APC in April 2025 and secured APC senatorial ticket for Delta North.

• Former Delta Governor Okowa visited EFCC office in Lagos for corruption probe into derivation fund diversion during his administration
• Okowa was previously arrested by EFCC in November 2024 over allegations of mismanaging derivation funds
• Okowa's latest visit may be linked to seeking release of his international passport for medical travel abroad
• EFCC investigation into Okowa remains active with no charges filed yet
• Okowa defected from PDP to APC in April 2025 and secured APC senatorial ticket for Delta North