Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly called D’banj, has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practice and other related crimes Commission (ICPC) after his alleged involvement in diverting N-Power funds.
N-Power, National Social Investment Program, was established by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to address unemployment among Nigerian youths.
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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hadiya Farouq, had appointed D’banj as the brand influencer for the National Social Investment Program (NSIP).
The news of his arrest filtered onto social media on Wednesday. The Koko Master was said to have been invited severally by the ICPC before he was finally arrested for declining to honour the invitations.
ICPC confirms D’Banj’s arrest
The ICPC, in a statement by Azuka Ogugua, its spokesman, confirmed the Tongolo singer was in its custody over his alleged involvement in the fraud.
It said some beneficiaries of the government scheme had petitioned the anti-graft agency after the Federal Government approved the release of funds, but they were still not paid their monthly stipend.
She added that D’Banj turned himself in on Tuesday and is still at the ICPC headquarters. She said the investigation will be extended to other collaborators of fraud and the banks where the accounts are domiciled.
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D’banj that’s already wealthy is arrested for Npower fraud. 30k that could have gone to so many jobless Youths.
The problem of this country is not just our politicians.
— SportsDeeva (@Blesing_Andrew) December 7, 2022
Reports have it that D’banj connived with some corrupt govt officials to divert millions of naira meant for N-Power beneficiaries, which is why he’s in ICPC custody
I don’t want to believe that a whole D’banj will stoop so low to not just divert money but also scam govt
Lai lai
— Barça Principal 🕒 (@BarcaPrincipal) December 7, 2022
Even D’banj? I just want to believe this is not true….
— Seun Akinsanya (@mrboboskie) December 7, 2022
D’banj lifestyle before he was caught by ICPC 😀😀😀
— AYpumpin (@aypumpin91) December 7, 2022
So D’banj is the reason why N-Power hasn’t paid us for 6 months?
Just hope it’s not true 😅
— Olly Kenn (@olly_kenn) December 7, 2022
Just like D banj, don’t be surprised many celebrities are linked to various form of corruption within the Nigerian government only time will fish them out for us.
— Tech Guy Cody 🧑🏽💻 (@steezy10_) December 7, 2022
When you tell some celebrities to challenge bad governance, most won’t because they themselves are into shady deals with them, but are we really ready for this conversation? Disappointing that D’Banj is arrested by ICPC for diverting N-Power funds. Hope it turns out untrue.
— Isaac Africa (@isaacafrica_) December 7, 2022
If D’banj is convicted,it will prove that most Nigerian celebrities are funding their glamorous lifestyle with fraud. No hit song for two decades, no concerts or one boring skit with 1000 views but you are buying house in banana island. You must be Jesus Christ of our time.
— Doctör Penking™ (@drpenking) December 7, 2022
Bro! They said D BANJ and some Govt officials diverted money. They mentioned DBANJ’s name but didn’t mention any govt officials.
Government officials are now “Unknown Fraud Men” UFM. 👍
— Idris (@Crhedrys) December 7, 2022
