Akpabio declines EFCC invitation, cites pneumonia, cardiac arrhythmia

Ima Elijah 15:33 - 29 March 2023

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. [Twitter/@CHYCHYCHUKWU]

Godswill Akpabio was asked to appear at the EFCC office in relation to a multi-billion Naira fraud case, but his lawyer sent a letter stating that he had already arranged medical appointments overseas...

Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and Senator-elect, Godswill Akpabio, has declined the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to appear at its office on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, citing ill health.

According to a letter sent by Akpabio's lawyer, Umeh Kalu, to the anti-graft agency, the former governor of Akwa Ibom State is currently undergoing medical treatment for pneumonia and cardiac arrhythmia and has already scheduled further medical appointments overseas.

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Therefore, he requested that the EFCC reschedule the appointment to a date convenient to its officers, preferably after the forthcoming Easter and Ramadan holidays.