The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arrest, investigate, and prosecute the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, alongside five others, over the alleged procurement of an unapproved ₦800 million loan from a commercial bank.
Fifteen councillors of the Bomadi Local Government Legislative Arm, in a petition dated 8 January 2026 and submitted to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on 14 January 2026, have called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the alleged financial misconduct. The petition is titled “Alleged Forgery and Fraudulent Loan Obtaining by Hon. Dagidi Andaye and Five Suspended Councillors of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.”
The allegations of financial impropriety and recklessness levelled against Hon. Andaye and five others by the 15 councillors—out of the 20 members of the Bomadi Legislative House—have also led to the issuance of an impeachment notice against the council chairman. The notice has reportedly been submitted to the Delta State House of Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and relevant security agencies.
The embattled chairman is currently facing impeachment proceedings initiated by the majority of councillors, who accuse him of “financial impropriety, financial recklessness, abuse of executive office, and issuing political threats by invoking the Governor’s name to intimidate councillors.”
The five other individuals accused in the petition include Hon. Doubra Wurukeseiye, impeached Leader of the Bomadi Legislative House; Hon. John Tome, impeached Deputy Leader; Asu Eteku, Head of Personnel Management (HPM), Bomadi Local Government Area; Adibor Senior, Treasurer; and Hon. Porbeni Cletus, impeached Majority Leader.
According to the petitioners, Hon. Andaye and the five accused persons allegedly forged the signatures of councillors to secure the ₦800 million loan without the mandatory approval of the legislative arm of the local government.
The petition addressed to the EFCC reads in part:
“We, the undersigned 15 councillors of the Bomadi Local Government Area Legislative House, Delta State, hereby bring to your attention a grave case of forgery and financial impropriety. Hon. Dagidi Andaye, Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Area, and five suspended councillors, including Hon. Doubra Wurukeseiye, Hon. John Tome, Asu Eteku (HPM), Adibor Senior (Treasurer), and Hon. Porbeni Cletus, allegedly forged our signatures to obtain an ₦800 million loan without legislative approval.”
The petition further described the act as “a serious breach of public trust, a grave financial crime, and a violation of the principles of transparency and good governance.”
It added:
“Forgery is a serious offence under Nigerian law, punishable by up to 14 years’ imprisonment. We therefore urge the EFCC to treat this matter with utmost urgency, thoroughly investigate the allegations, recover the fraudulently obtained loan, and ensure that all those responsible are brought to justice.”
The petition was signed by the following councillors: Hon. Peres Alari, Hon. Barbar Harris, Hon. Muturu Justice Ebimene, Hon. Ebi Nanakumo, Hon. Bariki Godsday Desmond, Hon. Edougha Felix, Hon. Isaiah Selekekeme Emmanuel, Hon. Komuko Pius, Hon. David Ambari, Hon. Egbebo Rofina Tamaraudebaemi, Hon. Musa Rita, Hon. ThankGod Tiriki, Hon. Forcados Segun Olobio, Hon. Coleman Donobebe Dennis, and Hon. Massah Austine.
An official of the EFCC, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the Commission has received the petition and would commence investigations into the allegations.
Meanwhile, a reliable source within the Delta State House of Assembly disclosed that although the House has acknowledged receipt of the petition, there are alleged plans to suppress the matter due to political interests. The source noted that such an action would be contrary to Section 31 of the Delta State Local Government Law, 2013, as amended in 2018.
