Former Reps Speaker, Patricia Etteh arrested by EFCC for fraud

www.greatachievermagazine.com.ng 6:37 AM CRIME,

Patricia Etteh

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Patricia Etteh has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Etteh who is the only woman in the country’s history to have been elected Speaker, was arrested over allegation of fraud involving a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contract.

She was arrested on Tuesday May 17, by the anti-graft agency in Abuja for questioning.

Etteh was elected Speaker in 2007 but resigned only after a few months amid allegations of financial misappropriation.

No comments:

Post a Comment

About Us

Great Achiever Magazine was established in 1996 as a specialized publication. The magazine showcases people of great accomplishments and their contributions to societal development; historic and memorable events; and general interest news. The magazine was first published in 1996, and has consistently made its mark in the core area of educating, informing and entertaining the reading public through its successive editions. From time to time, the magazine, through special edition, commemorates Award ceremony organized in honour of distinguished personalities of impeccable character and great accomplishments; people who have attained great heights in their professions and businesses; people whose outstanding achievements and contributions to societal development are sources of inspiration to the present and future generations. The magazine has also added to its stable biographical book series, with the publication of WHO’S WHO in the society. Yomi Ogunsanu Publisher/Editor-in-Chief