•ICPC chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has urged members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) about submitting unnecessary and frivolous petitions against anti-corruption agencies and judges during litigation.
Dr. Aliyu shared this warning on Monday while hosting the Chairman and members of the National Litigation Committee (NLT) of the NBA at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja, reports Daily Independent.
He stated, “Writing unnecessary petitions against officers of the Commission and judges without concrete justification is not appropriate, as we are all colleagues and partners in the fight against corruption.
“He emphasised that professional measures should be sought to resolve issues that arise between lawyers and anti-corruption officers during investigations and litigation.
The chairman highlighted that submitting frivolous petitions against judges and anti-corruption officers does not contribute positively to the fight against corruption. He noted that such actions do not encourage those diligently working to rid Nigeria of corruption.
Aliyu reassured his guests, stating, “At ICPC, there is no harassment of lawyers. We ensure that the rights of lawyers are protected, just as we protect the rights of our officers in the course of their duties.”
He urged the NBA to promptly bring any concerns to the Commission’s attention, assuring them that ICPC is committed to objectively addressing such issues.
