BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary (DETAILS)

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary (DETAILS)

President Bola Tinubu has designated Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Jigawa State, as the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Additionally, Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu has been appointed as the commission’s secretary. This announcement was made by the Presidency in a statement released on Tuesday.

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Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale clarified that the appointment is a manifestation of the powers vested in the President as outlined in Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. He further noted that this appointment is aligned with the Renewed Hope mandate to revitalize key institutions and enhance Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.

It’s important to highlight that the appointment is subject to the approval of the Nigerian Senate.

“The new Chairman of the ICPC is nominated for confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, following the President’s approval of the outgoing Chairman’s request to proceed on pre-end of tenure leave beginning on November 4, 2023, ahead of the expiration of his tenure on February 3, 2024,” the statement read.

“The position of Secretary to the Commission does not require Senate confirmation and, therefore, by the directive of the President, the appointment of Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu as Secretary of the Commission takes immediate effect.”

The President urged the new ICPC management to always be above board as they discharge their duties without fear or favour concerning all matters before them.