The petition alleged that Emmanuel mismanaged ₦3 trillion allocated from the Federation Account, leaving behind a staggering ₦500 billion in debt and ₦300 billion worth of unpaid projects. Emmanuel, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was detained at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after complying with an invitation from the anti-corruption agency.
This arrest came in the wake of a formal complaint filed by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, which accused Emmanuel of embezzling state funds. The case highlights ongoing concerns over transparency and accountability in the management of public resources at the state level, and could have broader implications for similar investigations across the country.
