The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated Mr. Leo Ekpeyong, an Abuja-based lawyer who wrote a petition against the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
EFCC grills ex-gov's petitioner
Ekpeyong had accused Akpabio of diverting huge funds belonging to Akwa Ibom state when he was governor.
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The Commission invited Ekpeyong for questioning on Monday, October 26.
The allegations had necessitated the EFCC to invite Akpabio on October 16, 2015.
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The Senate Minority leader was later released on administrative bail after hours of interrogation.Read:
It was gathered that Ekpeyong was grilled for hours. He was reportedly asked to make clarifications on some areas of the petition.
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