EFCC stopped Rochas Okorocha from going for APC presidential screening

EFCC stopped Rochas Okorocha from going for APC presidential screening

The former Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha and presidential aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has raised an alarm that operatives of the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) have stopped him from participating in the APC Presidential screening.

It was gathered that, operatives of the EFCC had earlier today laid a siege to the residence of Rochas , but the details of their visit were not disclosed, it barely 24 hours after he hosted some presidential aspirants on the alleged political alliance.

The ruling APC had postponed the screening of its presidential aspirants earlier slated for Monday, May 23 to May 24 Tuesday and May 25 Wednesday which is (Today & tomorrow ).

Rochas, who’s addressed pressmen in his maitama district of Abuja residence, said “ The operatives of the EFCC have not allowed me to go for screening.”

He also said, that the party has postponed its presidential screening twice, violating its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general election.

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