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Alleged misappropriation of funds by a council chairman in Akwa Ibom

Status
No final report
Assembly
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
Opened
27 November 2023
Assembly term
10th National Assembly (2023–2027)
Committee
Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Sum at issue
Not stated
Subject
Spending and misuse of funds
Without a report for
1,080 days

On a petition by councillors and supervisors in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area, presented by Aniefiok Attah, chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petitions, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Udeme Otong, referred allegations against the council chairman, Aniekpon Ekpo, to the Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs chaired by Mfon Idung. The petitioners alleged misappropriation of council funds, non-remittance of revenue and non-payment of their entitlements.

What the record shows

  • 27 November 2023
    Probe opened.
  • As of 11 November 2026
    No final report of this probe has been found on the public record.

Opened more than 120 days ago, and no final report of the committee has been found on the public record. Interim reports and hearings are shown where known. Know of a report, hearing or outcome missing here? Send a correction.