The Senate has demanded a written explanation from the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, over his alleged involvement in the claims that N40bn belonging to the Niger Delta Development
Commission was misappropriated.
He also told the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, as well as the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to submit their memorandums. He said their written submissions, which will be defended under oath at the investigative public hearing, should be submitted not later than June 8.
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