Tinubu appoints Adamu Aliyu, Jigawa AGF, as new ICPC boss

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Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has been appointed as new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

A statement by the Presidency, on Tuesday, in Abuja, also said President Bola Tinubu appointed Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu as the secretary of the commission.

Aliyu is the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Jigawa State.

According to the statement signed by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointments were in exercise of the President’s powers conferred on him as established in Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

It also stated that the appointment is “in furtherance of the Renewed Hope mandate to reform key institutions and invigorate Nigeria’s war on corruption.”

Ajuri said it is subject to the approval of the Nigerian Senate.

“The new Chairman of the ICPC is nominated for confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, following the President’s approval of the outgoing Chairman’s request to proceed on pre-end of tenure leave beginning on November 4, 2023, ahead of the expiration of his tenure on February 3, 2024,” the statement read.

“The position of Secretary to the Commission does not require Senate confirmation and, therefore, by the directive of the President, the appointment of Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu as Secretary of the Commission takes immediate effect.”

The President urged the new ICPC management to always be above board as they discharge their duties without fear or favour concerning all matters before them.