Efcc reopen corruption cases 14 ex governors #

You're referring to the recent development where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened corruption cases against 14 former governors in Nigeria.

According to reports, the EFCC has decided to revive the cases against the former governors, who were accused of embezzling public funds and engaging in other forms of corruption during their tenure in office.

The 14 former governors whose cases have been reopened include:

  1. James Ibori (Delta State) - accused of stealing N13 billion
  2. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (Bayelsa State) - accused of stealing N40 billion
  3. Joshua Dariye (Plateau State) - accused of stealing N1.2 billion
  4. Jolly Nyame (Taraba State) - accused of stealing N1.6 billion
  5. Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia State) - accused of stealing N3.2 billion
  6. Danjuma Goje (Gombe State) - accused of stealing N25 billion
  7. Saminu Turaki (Jigawa State) - accused of stealing N32 billion
  8. Ibrahim Lamido (Adamawa State) - accused of stealing N1.4 billion
  9. Aliyu Akwe Doma (Nasarawa State) - accused of stealing N1.2 billion
  10. Murtala Nyako (Adamawa State) - accused of stealing N15 billion
  11. Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers State) - accused of stealing N96 billion
  12. Babangida Aliyu (Niger State) - accused of stealing N1.6 billion
  13. Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger State) - accused of stealing N1.6 billion
  14. Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara State) - accused of stealing N11 billion

The EFCC has reportedly obtained fresh evidence and witnesses to support the cases against the former governors, and is expected to arraign them in court soon.

This development is seen as a major step towards combating corruption in Nigeria, and is expected to send a strong message to public office holders that they will be held accountable for their actions.