The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced steps to investigate the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council in Delta State, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, alongside five other officials, over the alleged unlawful acquisition of an ₦800 million loan from a commercial bank.
The investigation follows a formal petition submitted by 15 councillors of the Bomadi Legislative Arm, who accused the council chairman and others of securing the loan without legislative approval and through alleged forgery of councillors’ signatures.
The petition, dated January 8, 2026, was received by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate on January 14, 2026. It is titled “Alleged Forgery and Fraudulent Loan Obtaining by Hon. Dagidi Andaye and Five Suspended Councillors of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.”
According to the councillors, the loan was obtained without the mandatory consent of the legislative arm of the local government, which they said is a clear violation of due process and existing financial regulations governing local councils.
They further alleged that their signatures were forged and fraudulently attached to documents used to secure the loan facility from the bank. The councillors described the act as a serious breach of trust and an abuse of public office.
The allegations have triggered impeachment proceedings against the council chairman. Reports indicate that a notice of impeachment has been forwarded to the Delta State House of Assembly, the Office of the Governor, and relevant security agencies for necessary action.
Hon. Andaye is accused of several offences, including financial impropriety, financial recklessness, abuse of office, and alleged political intimidation of members of the legislative arm of the council.
Also named in the petition are Hon. Doubra Wurukeseiye, the impeached Leader of the Bomadi Legislative House, Hon. John Tome, Asu Eteku, the Head of Personnel Management of Bomadi Local Government, Adibor Senior, the council treasurer, and Hon. Porbeni Cletus.
In the petition addressed to the EFCC, the councillors stated that the alleged actions of the chairman and the five officials undermined democratic governance and posed serious risks to public funds entrusted to the local government.
“We, the undersigned 15 councillors of Bomadi Local Government Area Legislative House, Delta State, bring to your attention a grave case of forgery and financial impropriety,” the petition read.
The councillors alleged that the accused persons deliberately bypassed the legislative arm and forged signatures to give the impression that the loan had been duly approved by the council.
They described forgery as a serious criminal offence under Nigerian law, noting that it carries a punishment of up to 14 years imprisonment upon conviction.
The petitioners urged the EFCC to urgently investigate the matter, recover the allegedly fraudulently obtained loan, and ensure that those found culpable are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The petition was signed by 15 councillors, including Hon. Peres Alari, Hon. Barbar Harris, Hon. Muturu Justice Ebimene, Hon. Ebi Nanakumo, Hon. Bariki Godsday Desmond, Hon. Edougha Felix, and Hon. Isaiah Selekekeme Emmanuel.
Other signatories are 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.
The councillors maintained that they were neither consulted nor informed before the loan was allegedly obtained, insisting that no resolution was passed authorising the borrowing of such a large sum on behalf of the local government.
They expressed concern that the alleged loan, if left unchecked, could have long-term financial implications for Bomadi Local Government and undermine public confidence in grassroots governance.
Efforts to obtain a response from the council chairman, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, were unsuccessful. Calls placed to his mobile phone rang unanswered, and a text message sent to him had not been replied to as of the time of filing this report.
The EFCC has not yet issued an official statement on the matter, but sources confirmed that the petition is under review as part of preliminary investigative processes.
