Ex-Imo Gov, Achike Udenwa denies being arrested by EFCC

The former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa has opened up on his alleged arrest by the Economic and Fi­nancial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

His media aide, Peter Agba Kalu, said Chief Ud­enwa was never arrested, but invited by the anti-graft agency, which treated him with utmost courtesy.

“The attention of the governor has been drawn to the news making the circle about the arrest of Achike Udenwa and it is important to clarify some basic facts. His Excellency was never arrested as he honoured an invitation by EFCC, which is normal. He was never de­tained rather, the EFCC of­ficials treated him with cour­tesy and respect and simply requested information on the campaign funding which he obliged.

“The campaign fund for Imo State was received like all presidential campaign funds in the 36 states of the federation. It was lodged in a joint account opened sole­ly for that purpose.”