The Senate committee on Ethics and Privileges and Public Petitions has commenced investigation into an alleged fraud committed by the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor, Chief Edward Onoja.
In a petition submitted to the Senate on July 12, 2017, Onoja was alleged to have committed N53million fraud while working with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB).
While submitting the petition against Mr. Onoja by Senator Hamman Misau representing Bauchi Central Senatorial district, he explained that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had sometime ago invited Onoja, but was let off the hook.
Admitting the petition in line with the Senate rules, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki asked the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions headed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu representing Imo East Senatorial district to do a thorough investigation and revert to the Chambers.
The Senate Committee has invited Onoja to appear before her on Wednesday, March 14.
