Once More, Dumebi Kachikwu Weathers Allegations Of Investigation By EFCC As Friends Passionately Defend Him

Once more, Dumebi Kachikwu, the younger brother to minister of state for Petroleum Resources and NNPC group managing Director, Ibe Kachikwu is in the eye of the storm.

He is soaked to the brim in allegations of currently under investigation by anti corruption agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

But his friends claim the allegations false.

”The handiwork of detractors” they insist.

The latest talks of Dumebi is under investigations was sparked off by a tweet by a popular online platform. Dumebi Kachikwu
No information was offered as regards the kind of investigation currently on against the Abuja based business man or the shape it is taking.

But the action sparked off reports by other news spotters.

And the reason for this is simple according to a source – ”Dumebi as consistently being doused with talks of being person of interest for the commission since his brother assumed office as NNPC front man and later added portfolio as Minister of state for petroleum”

Background checks revealed the Abuja based money is certainly not a stranger to the commission’s office either for questioning or detention.

He has had his fingers burnt and cause to be arrested and detained in cases of business deals gone bad in the past as his associates seek to recover their funds.

The latest talks of EFCC interest in his affairs however centres on leveraging on status as younger brother to NNPC boss to perfect clandestine petroleum businesses.

He is alleged to be hand in glove with some people to effect off the book crude buys.

Nobody as come to town with proof, but the talks rage.

His manner of operations is said to be such that many looking for off the radar deals in the petroleum sector now seek him out, and favor seekers from the minister of state for petroleum resources especially, patronise him.

These allegations are alleged to have arouse the interest of the EFCC in his activities, especially against backdrop of improved status as a wealthy nigerian.

”So when the tweet of investigation by EFCC came to town, the reports flew based on this” a source pointed.

But friends of the younger Kachikwu have also come to town, insisting the recent development against him actions of those jealous of his progress.

”Those desperate to pull him down and who should not be taken seriously” they claim.