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Under investigation

Kemebradikumo Pondei

Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appointed February 2020 by President Buhari. Named in EFCC investigation for alleged N86 billion contract scams involving former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio. Appeared before House of Representatives NDDC probe in July 2020 but collapsed and fainted during questioning. Counter-alleged that NDDC contracts were awarded to National Assembly members.

Sources

SOURCE-01SaharaReporters (April 23, 2021)
SaharaReporters (April 23, 2021)saharareporters.com/2021/04/23/exclusive-how-efcc-detained-godswill-akpabio-two-hours-after-attempting-bribe-agency
SOURCE-02SaharaReporters (March 29, 2023)
SaharaReporters (March 29, 2023)saharareporters.com/2023/03/29/efcc-invites-former-niger-delta-minister-godswill-akpabio-fresh-questioning-over-multi

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