Nigerian singer Oladapo Oyebanj, aka D’banj, has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation, resisting the urge to indulge in media participation sensationalism.
He regretted that the media were flooded with reports that he was being detained by ICPC on unconfirmed fraud charges.
He said it has become important to issue statements for clear and correct public records.
This is according to a statement released Wednesday by D’banj’s legal adviser, Maryam El-Yakub Musa.
Recall that on Wednesday the ICPC confirmed D’Banj’s arrest and detention in 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.
