The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed being in possession of petions submitted by various groups and individuals against some of the 21 prominent Nigerians nominated as ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The anti-graft agency disclosed that it will begin investigations into the petitions tomorrow, October 12, 2015.
Prominent among those against whom petitions have been written is immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, who is being strongly opposed by his successor, Chief Nyesom Wike.
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