Former Kwara Governor Ahmed Faces Arraignment by EFCC Amid Media Restrictions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Kwara State Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed at the Federal High Court in Ilorin.

The arraignment comes after the anti-graft agency had been investigating transactions running into billions of naira during Ahmed’s tenure as governor.

However, journalists were barred from covering the arraignment, as they were denied entry into the court.

This move has raised concerns about transparency and the right to information.

The former governor was first questioned in May 2021 by a team of operatives at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja regarding the alleged diversion of funds to the tune of about N9 billion from the Kwara State Government’s coffers.

The diversion was said to have occurred during Ahmed’s time as governor, as well as when he served as the Commissioner for Finance in the administration of ex-Governor Bukola Saraki.

The case has garnered significant attention, as it highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and financial mismanagement in Nigeria.

It also underscores the importance of transparency in the judicial process, as the media plays a crucial role in keeping the public informed about such proceedings.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen what the outcome will be and how it will impact the political landscape in Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole.