Details of how Obiano allegedly misappropriated N42 billion emerge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that the former governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie was arrested and detained for allegedly misappropriating the sum N42 billion.

The amount, EFCC said on Saturday that the amount belong to Anambra State government.

He is currently being grilled at Abuja office of the anti-graft agency over misapplication of N5 billion Sure-P, while he is being questioned for a security vote of N37 billion which he withdrew in cash.

The ex-governor allegedly withdrew cash which he used to fund political activities
in the state.

Obiano was arrested on Thursday at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and brought to Abuja on Friday morning. The commission said the former governor had not been released. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFFC, on Friday, confirmed.