The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) is investigating Rep. Ndudi Elumelu, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, over allegations of fraudulent diversion of government projects.
Sources within the anti-graft agency revealed that Elumelu, is accused of diverting constituency projects and converting them to personal use during his tenure.
As part of the ongoing probe, the ICPC has sealed his multi-million-naira office building in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
Investigations revealed that the property, identified as the “Asaba Massacre Monument Center,” was a constituency project allegedly facilitated by Elumelu, but unlawfully converted for his private use.
The project was reportedly executed by the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State.
When contacted, ICPC spokesman, Demola Bakare confirmed the investigation, stating that the project was tracked under the ohase 7 constituency and executive projects tracking initiative.
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“The project has not been officially handed over to the government after completion, prompting the need for further investigation,” Bakare said.
This development comes as the ICPC continues its crackdown on constituency project mismanagement, even as the anti-corruption agency has uncovered and recovered N30 billion worth of diverted funds and items listed in the budget between December 2023 and December 2024.
Elumelu, who first entered the House of Representatives in 2007, served as chairman of the House Committees on Power and Health during his tenure.
