EFCC quizzes Ex-Gov. Chime over Diezani’s $115m campaign slush funds

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have interrogated a former governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime, over the $115 million campaign funds, which is being investigated.

It was learnt from sources at the EFCC, that Chime, who reported at the Enugu zonal office of the anti-graft agency, was asked to explain his alleged role in the disbursement of N450 million said to have been sent to the state.

One of the sources, spoke in confidence, said the former governor, in his statement, denied being “personally” involved in the disbursement of the said cash.

“Chime reported at the Enugu zonal office of the Commission in response to invitation to explain his role in the (alleged) disbursement of Four Hundred and Fifty Million Naira allegedly received…for Enugu State’s PDP campaign organisation’s prosecution of the 2015 General election.

“The former governor in his statement denied any personal involvement with the disbursement of the said amount as was claimed by Mrs. Rita Chinelo Mba, secretary to the campaign office and his former commissioner for special duties and inter-government affairs,” the source said.