The Ondo State Commissioner for Finance, Omowumi Isaac, has drawn public scrutiny after being seen overseeing an Eid praying ground renovation project funded by the state, despite facing serious criminal allegations. A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows her receiving applause from a group during the site visit, while insiders described the project as "wasteful and questionable." The Commissioner was summoned by the Nigeria Police Force in a letter dated April 7, 2026, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Mayamba Magomya Aliya, which stated her name "featured prominently" in a petition involving criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, threat to life, assault, and causing grievous bodily harm. The police invitation was issued under Section 53 (2)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, requiring her to assist in shedding light on the allegations. However, credible security sources revealed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa allegedly pressured police authorities to stop the interrogation. The extent to which Mrs Isaac complied with the police invitation remains unclear, and there has been no confirmation on the status of the investigation. Her subsequent appearance supervising state-funded projects has intensified criticism over accountability and conduct in office. Observers have questioned the priority of the Eid project amid economic hardships faced by residents. Neither the Ondo State government nor the Ministry of Finance has issued a statement on the investigation or the controversial projects.
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