D’Banj has been released by ICPC

Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj has been released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

(ICPC) had on arrested and detention of Mr. Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, otherwise known by his stage name D’Banj, over the investigation of fraud associated with the N-Power Programme.

D’Banj’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, confirmed his release on Friday afternoon.

He said the singer cooperated with the Commission during its investigation.

Olajengbesi told Premium Times that D’Banj was granted bail on self-recognition.

He said nothing incriminating was found on him.

“Right now, we expect the ICPC to give a letter of clearance to Dbanj because, as we have always said, he is innocent of the charges brought against him,” he said.

On Wednesday, ICPC spokesman, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, said in line with its mandate, the Commission had received numerous petitions on the diversion of N-Power funds running into billions of naira following the approval and release of such funds to the beneficiaries by the Federal Government.

She said many N-Power beneficiaries had complained over the non-receipt of the monthly funds in spite of payment by the Government.

“About 10 persons have been invited by the ICPC over the last few months in connection with the N-Power fraud, and have been granted administrative bail after their detention. Several invitations to Mr. Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, to appear before a team of investigators were ignored and not honoured.

“Mr. Oyebanjo turned in himself and was taken into custody at the ICPC Headquarters on Tuesday, 6th December, 2022, and is currently assisting the investigators to unravel the circumstances of the fraud allegations by the petitioners,” she stated.

Ogugua stated that the investigation would be all-encompassing and also be extended to other collaborators of the fraud and the banks where the beneficiaries’ accounts were domiciled.