Victor Umeh reveals when EFCC will release Obiano

Victor Umeh, former senator from Anambra State and leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC will soon free his partyman, Willie Obiano.

IDOMA VOICE recalls that Obiano was picked up at the Lagos Airport, few hours after handing over power to Governor Charles Soludo in Anambra State.

Sen. who made this known while speaking during the 80th birthday of Prof Uzodimma Nwala in Enugu said that Chief Obiano did well as a governor.

“Arrest of Obiano is not new in Nigeria. Most governors, when they leave office, EFCC will swarm on them. He must be given the right to be heard. We don’t know why they arrested him. But I’m sure when they listen to him, he will be able to defend himself.

“One thing I keep telling people is that the former governor, Obiano did wonderfully well with Anambra money. He used our money well to the displeasure of those in the opposition. They don’t want to accept it.

“A governor who built an international airport got it commissioned and working. Planes are coming in there and going and you are still looking for your money. He also built an international conference centre. All these projects he didn’t build with sand.

“Apart from meeting the other obligations of running the government, meeting the needs of the people, paying workers salaries, he did so much for Anambra State. That is why we have to be calm to allow the EFCC to finish their job. But I’m confident that Obiano will defend himself.”