The Concerned Kogi Citizens Forum has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) as well as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Inspector General of Police, to investigate the sum of N15billion allocated to the state in July 2024.
The Kogi State stakeholders noted that the money was meant for contracted projects which have remained stagnant in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the group convener, Isaiah Davies Ijele, noting that the call follows reports of gross misconduct and misappropriation of state funds by top government officials.
He said; “Despite significant funds of over 15 billion naira allocated to the state in July 2024, contracted projects remain stagnant, and nothing is being done except further looting of our treasury with impunity.
“We urge the ICPC and EFCC to address these issues promptly to prevent continued injustices and grand looting in Kogi State. Our eyes are everywhere, and we have details of their transactions and diversion of state funds in the guise of projects.
“The ICPC has reportedly faced resistance in obtaining cooperation from the Kogi State Government, particularly in providing details of transactions involving the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
“The Concerned Kogi Citizens Forum has submitted petitions to the ICPC, EFCC, and the Inspector General of Police, calling for urgent action against corruption in the state.”