August 10, (THEWILL) – Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following invitation by the agency.
THEWILL gathered that the ex-Governor was grilled over allegations bordering on abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds during his eight-year administration in Bayelsa State between 2012 and 2020.
According to a source, the former Governor, who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja at about 11am was questioned by a team of operatives investigating the allegations against him.
Though the details of the allegations against the Governor were sketchy as of Press time, THEWILL gathered that it may not be unconnected with issues of assets declaration and misapplication of intervention funds and other assets belonging to the Bayelsa State government.
The Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the invitation of the former Governor.
