Documented cases of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct by Anambra State government officials and agencies during the 2014–2022 term. Sources linked on each card.
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Convicted
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Ongoing
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Dismissed
Govt response:
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Allegation
The EFCC alleges Obiano withdrew ₦4 billion from Anambra State security-vote accounts at Fidelity Bank within 24 hours in March 2017, in eight separate ₦500 million transactions, as part of a wider probe into ₦42 billion in security-vote and SURE-P funds.
Outcome / Status
Obiano was arrested at Lagos airport hours after leaving office in March 2022. On 24 January 2024 he was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a nine-count money-laundering and stealing charge, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Nine prosecution witnesses, including bankers and bureau de change operators, testified before Justice Ekwo, who was later suspended by the National Judicial Council. The case was reassigned to Justice Mohammed Umar in May 2025, and on 25 November 2025 he adjourned it indefinitely at the EFCC's request, to await Justice Ekwo's return. No verdict has been reached, and we found no later report.
Administration's response
Obiano has pleaded not guilty and is contesting the charges through trial.