The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14.8 million, belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB.
Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC,Dele Oyewale, said that the funds were part of an investment made by the NCDMB into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery, which was allegedly diverted.
Meanwhile, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to Sylva, Julius Bokoru, has described the EFCC’s declaration as a “coordinated political onslaught” aimed at tarnishing Sylva’s reputation.“
Also, the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has expressed reservations with the EFCC for declaring Sylva wanted.
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