Delta Council Boss, Andaye In EFCC Net As Councillors Petitions him Over ₦800 Million Fraudulent Unapproved Loan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arrest, investigate and prosecute the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, and five others over the alleged collection of an unapproved ₦800 million loan from a commercial bank.
Fifteen Councillors, in a petition dated 8 January 2026 and submitted to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 14 January 2026, titled “Alleged Forgery and Fraudulent Loan Obtaining by Hon. Dagidi Andaye and Five Suspended Councillors of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State,” have called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter.
The allegations of financial impropriety and recklessness levelled against Hon. Dagidi Andaye and five others by 15 Councillors out of the 20 members of the Bomadi Legislative Arm have also culminated in the issuance of an impeachment notice against Hon. Dagidi, which has been submitted to the Delta State House of Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and relevant security agencies, among others.
The embattled Bomadi Council Chairman, who has remained in the eye of the storm, is currently facing an impeachment threat by the majority of Councillors for what they described as “financial impropriety, financial recklessness, executive abuse of office, and political threats using the Governor’s name to intimidate them.”
The other five persons also accused by the 15 Councillors 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 LGA; Adibor Senior, Treasurer; and Hon. Porbeni Cletus, impeached Majority Leader.
The Councillors accused Hon. Dagidi Andaye and the five others of allegedly forging their signatures to secure an Eight Hundred Million Naira loan without the mandatory approval of the legislative arm.
According to the petition addressed to the EFCC, “We, the undersigned 15 Councillors of the Bomadi Local Government Area Legislative House, Delta State, bring to your attention a grave case of forgery and financial impropriety. Hon. Dagidi Andaye, Chairman, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, and five suspended Councillors including 1. Hon. Doubra Wurukeseiye, 2. Hon. John Tome, 3. Asu Eteku (HPM Bomadi LGA), 4. Adibor Senior (Treasurer), and 5. Hon. Porbeni Cletus allegedly forged our signatures to secure an Eight Hundred Million Naira loan without legislative approval.”
The petition further stated that “this act constitutes a serious breach of public trust, a grave financial crime, and an action that undermines the principles of transparency and good governance.”
It added that “forgery is a severe 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 bring all perpetrators to justice.”
The petition was signed by 15 Councillors, namely 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, and Hon. David Ambari.
Others are 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 swing into action to investigate the allegations.
However, a reliable source in the Delta State House of Assembly disclosed that although the House has received the petition, there are plans to allegedly sweep the matter under the carpet due to political interests, an action said to be contrary to Section 31 of the Delta State Local Government Law, 2013, as amended in 2018.
