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FG To Step Down Two ICPC Board Nominees

The Presidency has disclosed plans to withdraw the names of two nominees of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), who are undergoing … Continue reading FG To Step Down Two ICPC Board Nominees


Yemi Osinbajo
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Yemi Osinbajo
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The Presidency has disclosed plans to withdraw the names of two nominees of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), who are undergoing investigation for issues bordering corruption.

This was made known by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande.

“We are stepping down two of the new ICPC board nominees who have ongoing investigation issues with the commission as this presents a conflict.

“While existence of allegations or petitions against someone shouldn’t necessarily disqualify them from considerations for appointments, this case presents a peculiarity as we have confirmed that the agency in which they are to serve is indeed investigating the two of them.

“A basic check showed no court convictions against them. But when weighty petitions come up this administration will always do the right thing,” he stated.

The two nominees are Maimuna Aliyu and Sa’ad Alanmu.