Abia State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the recovery of government property and funds has recovered a Toyota Hilux van from the immediate past Accountant General of the State, Kelechi Imeoria, alleged to have been bequeathed to him by the immediate past Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu through his Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Chris Ezem.
In her remarks, Chairman of the Panel, Justice, Florence Duruoha-Igwe, rtd, directed that the said vehicle be kept at the premises of the panel for thorough investigation.
However, the retired Permanent Secretary of Abia State Government House, Mr Alozie Odoemelam has said that he bought the Hyundai Coaster Bus at auction price as the vehicle was one of those placed for auction, adding that he already paid N320,000 to the Abia State government coffers for the items, out of the total sum of N520,000.
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