After the arrest of popular singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, also known as D’banj, his Lawyer has come out to defend him against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
It should be recalled that the ICPC arrested and detained D’banj, over allegations of diversion of funds for the N-Power Programme.
The ICPC alleged that D’banj ignored many invitations to appear before a team of investigators.
Maryam Musa, the singer’s Assistant Team Head, Litigation, Law Corridor, said in a recent statement that as a matter of policy, D’banj and his management do not partake in business dealings “unless they are legitimate, properly documented and obtainable in law.”
Musa however acknowledged the current ICPC investigation of alleged diversion of N-Power funds.
Musa revealed that though D’banj was formally invited by the ICPC in respect of the investigation one month ago, he wrote letters through his attorneys to the commission informing them about his schedule in South Africa and pledged to visit the Commission when he returned.
She said: “On Monday the 5th of December, 2022, D’banj freely and of his law-abiding accord went to the Commission at about 2pm 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 being Tuesday the 6th of December, 2022 as earlier agreed and voluntarily submitted himself to the Commission to make their inquiry and investigation.”
“It is inconceivable that D’banj whose very career is a reference point for hard work, diligence and honesty would lend his reputation built steadfastly over the years to acts of such accusations which he must now stoically suffer through while clearing his name.
“The general public are advised to resist the urge to buy into media sensationalism which is unsurprising but regardless harmful to the course for the truth which D’banj has willing set himself on by honouring the ICPC’s summons.”
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