No files implicating Tinubu, says ICPC

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Saturday, said no files were incriminating the President, Bola Tinubu, and some of his close aides across the country.

The commission was reacting to a speculation that the Department for State Services raided one of the commission’s offices and carted away files implicating the president and his close aides.

According to a statement by ICPC’s spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, described the report as unfounded, urging Nigerians to disregard it.

“The attention of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has been drawn to a spurious news report by an online media, titled “Secret Police, DSS Carts Away Files Implicating President Buhari, Close Aides from ICPC, CCB”. He stated

“The Commission hereby refutes the report and states unequivocally that there were no files implicating President Tinubu or close aides at its headquarters or offices across the states. Therefore, the alleged carting away of such imaginary files is unfounded and should be disregarded by the public.

“While the Commission does not dispute the role of the media to inform the public, it is deeply disturbed by irresponsible practice and non-adherence to the tenets of the journalism profession by some media outlets.” he added.