Breaking news: Elechi in EFCC net

FORMER governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi has been interrogated by the Economic and

Financial Crimes Commission (EFFCC) over alleged misappropriating of public funds running into billions of naira.

  Elechi, together with some of his former commissioners and aides came to EFCC at Wuse, Abuja Office and were interrogated.

  It would be recalled that some persons had sent reports and petitions against the former Governor of Ebonyi to the EFCC when he was the chief executive of the state but  due to immunity, covering his position as governor then he could not be grilled until now.

  Elechi's immunity elapsed on May 29th after serving for two tenures as governor leading to his invitation and subsequent honouring of the commission's invitation.

  The EFCC public relations officer, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the invitation and interrogation of the governor to journalists stressing that Elechi was being interrogated for alleged misappropriation of fund meant for local government councils and the centenary fund.

  It would also be noted that on January, 29, 2015, the EFCC questioned the former governor's son, Nnanna Elechi, on allegations of money laundering and embezzlement running into millions of naira.

  Meanwhile, some persons interviewed said that it was high time some of the leaders who were indicted of stealing funds were taken to special courts and if found guilty must go to jail and must also refund the money stolen.