EFCC Orders Former Bayelsa Governor Sylva to Appear for Questioning Over Alleged $14.86m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to make himself available for questioning over an alleged $14.86m fraud.

EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made the call on Monday while responding to Sylva’s allegation that the commission was operating as an organ of the All Progressives Congress.

Oyewale said Sylva had been declared wanted and should therefore report to the commission to answer questions concerning the allegations against him.

Sylva, who announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, said he had forwarded his resignation letter to the EFCC and accused the agency of political bias.

The former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources also accused the APC of abandoning its founding ideals and said the Tinubu administration had disappointed Nigerians.

Sylva said his decision to leave the party followed consultations with his family, associates, colleagues and supporters, with copies of his resignation letter sent to key APC officials and the EFCC chairman.