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EFCC Wants Ex-Governor to Face Questioning Over $14.86 Million Fraud

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM ⏱ 2 min read News Editorial Desk

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has called on former Bayasa State Governor, Timmy Prey, Silva, who has been declared wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud, to make himself available for questioning.

Commission spokesman, Dele Oyele, made the appeal while reacting to allegations by Xavier that the Anti-Graft Agency had conducted itself more as an organ of the All-Progressive Congress than as an institution of the state.

Xavier, who announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, said he had forwarded a copy of his resignation letter to the EFCC, accusing the Commission of acting as an organ of the ruling party.

"$14.86 million! That's not pocket change. If the EFCC has evidence, Prey should stop hiding and face the music. Enough of this running!"

"Wait, Xavier resigned from APC and is now accusing EFCC of being a political tool? This is getting interesting. Is there something bigger going on here?"

"The EFCC needs to prove they're truly independent. When allegations like this come up, it damages public trust. They should investigate Xavier's claims too."

"Another governor on the run? When will these politicians learn that public funds aren't personal property?"(Cavimages Lens)

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