The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly released former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, on administrative bail after questioning him over an alleged ₦700 billion fraud.
There were reports that Emmanuel was taken into custody shortly after arriving at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, around 12:30 p.m.
He had honoured the commission’s invitation regarding allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and theft, as contained in a petition by the civil society group, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NCAT).
The petitioner claimed that during his eight-year tenure, Emmanuel received ₦3 trillion from the Federation Account but left behind a ₦500 billion debt profile and ₦300 billion in unpaid projects.
He was also accused of failing to account for ₦700 billion.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Lere Olayinka, Special Adviser on Public Communication to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, confirmed via h8s social media handles that Emmanuel had been released and was back home.
He wrote, “Former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, back home after honouring EFCC invitation yesterday.”
As of the time of this report, the EFCC had yet to release an official statement regarding Emmanuel’s invitation and subsequent release.
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