A petition targeting the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has landed on President Bola Tinubu's desk, and it is asking some pointed questions about the man whose job it is to fight corruption in Nigeria.
A group has come forward with allegations of corrupt dealings and what they describe as indiscretions tied to the commission's investigation of Sterling Oil. The details of the petition raise concerns about how that particular investigation has been handled, with the group suggesting that something is not quite right behind the scenes.
Among the issues flagged is the chairman's pattern of frequent foreign travel, which the group appears to view as a red flag worth examining alongside the broader allegations. The petition is calling for an urgent probe, putting pressure on the presidency to respond.
For its part, the commission has denied any wrongdoing. But with the petition now formally in Tinubu's hands, the question of whether an independent investigation will follow is very much open.
Originally published by BusinessDay.