Kwara Ex-Gov Ahmed Accused of Mismanaging UBEC Funds Worth N5bn

A witness has told a Kwara State High Court that N5 billion UBEC funds were mismanaged under former Governor Ahmed, alleging embezzlement. The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of public funds.

A witness has testified before a Kwara State High Court that N5 billion in Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds was mismanaged by the state government under former Governor Abubakar Ahmed. The Assistant Director of Finance at UBEC, Abubakar Hassan, made the claim during his testimony, sparking allegations of financial impropriety against the former administration. The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into the misuse of UBEC funds in Kwara State. Details of the alleged mismanagement are expected to be further revealed as the court proceedings continue.