The Federal Government has withdrawn the nomination of two members of the Board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission.
Those whose nominations were withdrawn are Maimuna Aliyu and Sa’ad Alanamu.
Alanamu is being investigated on corruption charges allegedly committed while he headed several institutions in Kwara State.
Aliyu has a longstanding case of abuse of office, misappropriation and diversion of public funds against her.
Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, announced the withdrawal of the nominations on his Twitter handle.
Akande said: “We are stepping down two of the new ICPC board nominees who have ongoing investigation issues with the commission as this presents a conflict.
“While existence of allegations or petitions against someone should’nt necessarily disqualify them from considerations for appointments.
“This case presents a peculiarity as we have confirmed that the agency in which they are to serve is indeed investigating them.”
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