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THE Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has given the Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu up till next week to respond to its request for further details in respect of the allegations of Corruption made against President Olusegun Obasanjo by the Governor.
ABUJA-THE Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has given the Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu up till next week to respond to its request for further details in respect of the allegations of Corruption made against President Olusegun Obasanjo by the Governor.
A very reliable source at the Commission disclosed to Vanguard yesterday that the Governor's response was needed in view of the fact that he traveled out of the country.
It was learnt that the governor was in US on the invitation of a group of Nigerians.
According to the Commission's source, the governor is being expected back in the country this weekend.
The Commission's Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu had written two letters to the governor requesting a meeting where the governor could supply details of the allegations made in his letter to President Obasanjo.
In the September 5, 2005 letter the Commission's Chairman noted that all efforts made by the Commission to get the governor's response had been futile.
"I made several attempts to reach you but to no avail, I was informed that you were out of the country.
"I personally telephoned your residence in London but could not reach you. I also telephoned your house in Washington D.C but could not reach you either.
"I reiterate my request for a meeting with you to enable you furnish us with all details of your allegations," Alhaji Ribadu stated.