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Corrupt Comradeship: How Fowler Allegedly Compensated the ICPC Officer That Exposed His Dirty Deals

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Forget about the claim by some government officials who like to peddle the slogan “corruption fights back”. In most cases, these government officials are the ones swimming in the ocean of corruption. In fact, most of them are corruption-personified.
“Corruption fighting back” seems to have become a slogan adopted to distract the uninformed public. That seems the case with the unholy comradeship between the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service Babatunde Fowler and his partner in crime, Kayode Adebayo who was the Head of the Financial Unit from where he was assigned to man the Investigation Department of ICPC by the erstwhile Chairman of the Commission Nta Ekpo

Between 2015 and 2016, Mr. Kayode Adebayo investigated the Federal Inland Revenue, Boss Babatunde Fowler over allegations of diversion of funds and connivance with some companies to defraud the government by granting tax waivers to some companies. Aside from that, Fowler was investigated by Mr. Kayode Adebayo for using proxy companies to fleece government of billions of Naira.

Midway after the investigation according to a discreet investigation by us, Mr. Adebayo was made to water down the investigation, and thus “kill” it from the insider perspective. In fact, Mr. Kayode Adebayo gave Mr. Babatunde Fowler a clean bill of health and this was well reciprocated by Babantunde Fowler and even led to a serious comradeship in corruption between the duo.

Our investigation revealed that no sooner the former ICPC Chairman was redeployed as a commissioner to the National Salaries and Wages commission than Kayode was “punished” with deployment as a Deputy Provost at ICPC Academic Training School (ACAN). When cases handled by Mr. Adebayo Kayode was reviewed, it was discovered that Mr. Kayode has leveraged on his position as the head of both Financial and Investigation Unit of the commission to amass illegal wealth with which he acquired about 12 choice properties within the Federal Capital Territory, and owned about 4 foreign accounts using proxies.

Armed with these allegations, a memo from the office of the Head of Admin, ICPC was issued, requesting that certain staff who have been being believed to be culpable of corruption should declare their assets with Code of Conduct Bureau CCB. Mr. Kayode Adebayo knowing that he was so close to being caught immediately reached out to Fowler proposing to switch to Federal Inland Revenue Service on two years secondment in the first instance. This was to enable him to escape from the impending investigation which his assets declaration would have necessitated after he got wind that he would be soon nailed and prosecuted.

Mr. Adebayo Kayode in 2007 transferred his service to ICPC from the National Primary Health Care Agency. From a poor average civil servant, Kayode through dubious deals became a millionaire in Naira and dollars – All thanks to his lackluster anti-corruption fight which became a conduit through which he filled his pocket. Today, aside owning choice houses in Abuja, he owns a lot of foreign accounts using proxies.

Meanwhile, a group of Nigerians under the auspices of League For Defence of Leadership Morality have vowed to revisit the case where those entrusted with leadership positions and anti-corruption fight are the ones perpetrating the same corruption for which they have prosecuted others. The group, led by its National Coordinator – Ibrahim Nura has vowed to take all the necessary steps towards changing these glaring anomalies and bringing everyone culpable to book.

Source: Leading Reporters

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Nigerian transparency watchdog demands Immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, public apology from police

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The Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group, a non-partisan organization dedicated to upholding transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, has issued a fervent call for the immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, who has been detained by the Nigeria Police under unclear circumstances.

 

Amb. Dr. Otunba Adegbenro, a distinguished diplomat and grandson of renowned figures in Nigeria’s history, including Pa Alfred Rewane and Alhaji Aloye Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, was taken into custody on 26th April 2024. Despite his significant contributions to social justice and security in Nigeria, the reasons behind his detention remain shrouded in mystery.

 

In a public statement issued today, Comrade Zakari Hashim, the National Coordinator of the Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group, condemned the arbitrary his detention as a violation of his fundamental rights.

 

Hashim emphasized the importance of upholding due process and ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their status.

 

“As an organization dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability within Nigeria, we strongly condemn any actions that undermine the fundamental rights of individuals,” stated Hashim.

 

“The arbitrary detention of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro without clear justification is a blatant violation of his rights and is inconsistent with the principles of democracy and the rule of law.”

 

The Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group has called upon the relevant authorities, including the presidency, the Inspector General of Police, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), to intervene and secure the immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adegbenro.

 

Additionally, the organization has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his detention to ensure accountability for those responsible.

 

Comrade Hashim reiterated the group’s commitment to monitoring the situation closely and advocating for justice and accountability in Nigeria. “We remain steadfast in our pursuit of transparency and accountability,” he affirmed.

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Former education minister, Kenneth Gbagi dies at 62

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A former Minister of Education and industrialist, Kenneth Gbagi, has died at the age of 62.

Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the last election in Delta State.

He was reported to have died on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

This was confirmed in a statement released by his family.

The statement, signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, read, “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother.

“Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, former Minister of Education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

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Ex Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Wife, others To Be Arraigned April 17 Over Dollar Video…..

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The Kano High Court is set to arraign Kano State’s immediate previous governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on April 17, 2024, on charges of bribery, diversion, and theft of money, including the alleged acceptance of $413,000 and N1.38 billion in bribes.

Haruna Dederi, Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, confirmed the situation, saying Ganduje would be charged with his wife and six others.

The accused individuals named in the summons are Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises.

The Kano State Government, which initiated the criminal suit against the eight respondents, has declared its readiness to present 15 witnesses to testify before Justice Usman Na’aba of State High Court number four.

“It is very true. We have filed the case and it’s going to hold on the 17th of April, 2024. What I cannot confirm is whether he is served or not, but he will definitely be served,” he said.

Dederi further highlighted the significance of accountability in governance, remarking, “What he (Ganduje) doesn’t understand is that you cannot run away from the evil day, it will definitely come to you, and this will even serve as a deterrence to all of us that are also in government now.”

The commissioner also addressed the jurisdictional aspect of the case, asserting,
“He was saying that we can’t prosecute him, forgetting that the offence also falls under the category of the state offences,” he said.

“It’s not totally a federal affair and we have even appealed to Justice Liman ruling on that.”

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