Former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano Arrested

 

The immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano who yesterday, March 17th, handed over the reign of the state to Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

Mr. Willie Obiano had arrived Lagos immediately after the swear in ceremony of Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in Anambra. He is reported to have arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos around 8:30pm yesterday where he was arrested by the agents of EFCC.

Mr. Obiano had been on the watchlist of the EFCC over alleged financial crimes during his governorship administration. EFCC is reported to have informed the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service on November 15, 2021, to inform the Commission when Mr. Willie is traveling out of the country.

Mr. Willie whose immunity ended yesterday was arrested by the agents of the Commission on his way to the United States of America.

Mr. Willie is accused of misappropriation of funds which includes inflating the cost of the newly constructed Umueri International Airport.

However, EFCC is yet to give detail explanation over his arrest.