ICPC Detains D’Banj Over Alleged Diversion Of N-Power Funds

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the detention of singer Oladipo Oyebanjo known by his stage name D’Banj over the allegations of fraud associated with the N-Power Programme.

The N-Power is a scheme established by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 8, 2016, to address the issues of youth unemployment and empowerment, and help increase social development.

In line with its mandate, the Commission said it had received numerous petitions on the diversion of N-Power funds running into billions of naira following the approval and release of such funds to the beneficiaries by the Federal Government. Many N-Power beneficiaries had complained over the non-receipt of the monthly funds in spite of payment by the Government.

According to the Commission, the investigation is ongoing and it would be  preferred that no one preempts the outcome of the inquiry.