The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Friday mentioned it has acquired credible intelligence indicating that sure “disgruntled and unpatriotic elements are plotting a campaign of misinformation and blackmail aimed at discrediting the Commission and undermining public confidence in its operations.”
The Commission, in a press assertion by its spokesperson, John Odey, in Abuja, mentioned it believed the makes an attempt had been linked to ongoing investigations into alleged faux businesses and different high-profile circumstances involving politically uncovered individuals.
“The ICPC needs to state unequivocally that it has nothing to cover and can proceed to discharge its statutory tasks professionally, independently and with out concern or favour.
“All ongoing investigations will likely be pursued diligently and vigorously, in strict accordance with due course of and the rule of legislation.
“The Commission will neither be intimidated nor distracted by blackmail, deliberate falsehoods or attempts to undermine its legitimate anti-corruption mandate. No individual or group, regardless of political, social or economic standing, will be permitted to influence the course of lawful investigations,” it said.
