Oladapo Oyebanji, better known as D’banj, a Nigerian singer, has responded to the ICPC’s invitation over N-pwer fraud allegations.
The music veteran urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation while urging the public to avoid media sensationalism.
D’banj’s legal adviser, Maryam El-Yakub Musa, issued a statement on Wednesday lamenting reports of him being detained by the ICPC over unsubstantiated allegations of fraud.
D’banj responds to the ICPC’s allegation of N-power fraud
Recall that the ICPC confirmed D’Banj’s arrest and detention on Wednesday as part of an investigation into fraud related to the N-Power Program.
However, D’banj said he has no contractual or incidental relationship whatsoever with any group or persons within or outside the Government.
Part of the statement read: “It is instructive to state foremost that the report concerning the arrest and detention of Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo is misconceived, malicious and prejudicial to the justice system anywhere in the world, and we would advise that the general public be well guided.
“For the record, D’banj has no such contractual or incidental relationship whatsoever with any group or persons within or outside the Government in relation to the disbursement, operations, access or control of the operation of any government fund through an agency or its subsidiaries.
“D’banj has encouraged the Commission to carry out its investigation thoroughly to ensure that characters attempting to bring him into such ridiculous activities must be brought to book.