PDP accuses Okorocha of laundering ₦17 Billion

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Rochas Okorocha claims becoming a State Governor diminished his Wealth

The outgoing Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha has been accused by the Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of withdrawing the lump sum of 17 Billion Naira from several banks within 3 days.

Mr. Ezekwem while giving a break down, alleged that between Tuesday, March 12, 2019 and Thursday, March 14, 2019, Okorocha made withdrawals from Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Unity Bank and Skye Bank (Polaris) amounting to over 17 Billion Naira.

It further alleged that there was an ongoing mass employment and back-dating of employment with a view to creating problems for the incoming government.

Revealing that much at a press conference in Owerri, the state capital, the state PDP Chairman, Mr Charles Ezekwem, also alleged that Okorocha is also converting state property into personal use.

Mr. Ezekwem while giving a break down, alleged that between Tuesday, March 12, 2019 and Thursday, March 14, 2019, Okorocha made withdrawals from Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Unity Bank and Skye Bank (Polaris) amounting to over N17bn.

The party said; “In the last two days alone, Governor Okorocha and his cronies transferred ownership and re-registered more than 150 government vehicles to individuals. Government property including furniture and electronics in Government House, Owerri, are being moved out to Ogboko, Ideato South, the governor’s country home.

It further alleged that there was an ongoing mass employment and back-dating of employment with a view to creating problems for the incoming government.

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