The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), has stated that inadequate funding has affected the commission’s ability to carry out investigations and legal proceedings.
Aliyu made this disclosure while outlining the challenges faced by the commission to the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes.
A statement on Wednesday by the commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, said that Aliyu also raised concerns about the ICPC Act.
The statement said, “Discussing the challenges facing the Commission, Dr Aliyu identified inadequate funding as a major constraint, impacting the commission’s ability to pursue investigations, legal proceedings, and public education efforts effectively.
“The ICPC Chairman also highlighted legislative limitations requiring amendments to the ICPC Act, along with…