When it rains, it pours. At least for a House of Reps member from Rivers State.
Days after his electronic media houses were bombed by unknown persons, a member of the House of Representatives and ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Chinyere Igwe, has been arrested with nearly $500,000.
A police statement on Friday confirmed the development. It reads, “Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of $498,100 USD inside a bag in his car.
“Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money. The Assistant Inspector General of Police (Election) AIG Abutu Yaro, has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court.
“The Command urges all contestants and political parties to comply strictly with provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.”
The statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Iringe-Koko, urged members of the public to report observations that could lead to crime or break down of law and order.
There were reports that some of the names on the list found on the Federal lawmaker were those of security and electoral officers, though the Police did not confirm this.