Following the now viral news as regards the detention of Nigerian artiste, D’banj by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the legal counsel to the singer has now released a statement to set the records straight.
Assistant Team Head, Litigation, Law Corridor, Maryam Musa, in a statement said D’banj and his management do not engage in business dealings unless they are legitimate, properly documented and obtainable in law.
The statement reads, “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.”
“We acknowledge the fact that the ICPC is currently investigating allegations of diversion of N-POWER funds as already stated by the Commission and we continue to hold the expectation that the Commission will stay the course of professionalism in this matter.
For the record, D’banj has no such contractual or incidental relationship whatsoever with any group or persons within or outside government in relation to the disbursement, operations, access or control of the operation of any government fund through an agency or its subsidiaries.”
Maryam Musa added in the statement that though D’banj was officially invited by the ICPC in respect of the investigation a month ago, he sent in letters through his attorneys to the commission in respect of his schedule in South Africa and promised to visit the Commission when he returned.
The statement continues, “On Monday the 5th of December, 2022, D’banj freely and of his law-abiding accord went to the Commission at about 2 pm immediately he arrived Abuja.
The Officers of the Commission advised that he returned the following day as it was late for any interview on said Monday. D’banj returned to the Commission the following day Tuesday the 6th of December, 2022 as earlier agreed and voluntarily submitted himself to the Commission to make their inquiry and investigation.”
In conclusion, the statement reads, “D’banj has encouraged the Commission to carry out its investigation thoroughly.”
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