Admin l Friday, March 08, 2019
OWERRI, Imo, Nigeria – Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) have allegedly arrested the Account-General of Imo State, Mr. Uzoho Casmir for alleged withdrawal of N1.050billion for vote buying.
According to EFCC, Casmir withdrew the money in three tranches allegedly for vote buying between Tuesday and Thursday.
A source in EFCC told The Nation, “We have intelligence report that cash was withdrawn through a new generation bank for use by the state government.
Casmir’s arrest followed intelligence report that the state government intended to use the money for vote buying in favour of a particular candidate in Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
“Intelligence further revealed that Casmir withdrew the amount in three tranches between Tuesday and Thursday this week in the following order; N200million on Tuesday N500million on Wednesday and N350million on Thursday.”
Casmir is also Director of Finance in Okorocha’s government has also been involved in alleged N2billion bailout fund scam. The Acting Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr. Tony Orilade confirmed the arrest of the Imo State Accountant-General.
