The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted a report claiming that the Department of State Services (DSS) confiscated files implicating President Bola Tinubu and his associates from ICPC’s office.
Azuka Ogugua, the spokesperson for ICPC, stated that the report was false and lacked any basis, emphasizing that ICPC never possessed such files in any of its offices nationwide.
Ogugua unequivocally stated, “The Commission categorically states that there were no files implicating President Bola Tinubu or his close associates at our headquarters or any other ICPC offices across the states. Therefore, the alleged incident of carting away imaginary files should be dismissed by the public.”
“And, therefore, the alleged carting away of such imaginary files is unfounded and should be disregarded by the public,” Ogugua added.
While recognizing the media’s role in providing information to the public, Ogugua urged media organizations to uphold the principles of journalistic professionalism and refrain from propagating lies and baseless reports disseminated by subversive elements.
“For the umpteenth time, the Commission wishes to urge media organisations not to allow the use of their medium to propagate lies and unfounded reports by subversive agents, she said.
She reassured that the ICPC remains open for clarification and confirmation through its communication channels.
