EDO ASSEMBLY: NATASHA REMOVED AS MINORITY LEADER. (PHOTO).

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The Edo State House of Assembly has removed Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from her position as Minority Leader, marking a significant shift in the chamber’s leadership structure. The announcement, made on Monday, is part of a broader restructuring triggered by recent political defections. Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, also of the PDP, was similarly stripped of her role as Majority Leader. Meanwhile, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, another PDP lawmaker, lost his position as Chief Whip. Despite the shake-up, PDP lawmakers Hon. Blessing Agbebaku and Hon. Maria Edeko have held onto their roles as Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively—for now. The changes stem from a letter submitted by Jarret Tenebe, acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, following the defection of four PDP lawmakers to the APC. This shift has cost the PDP its majority in the Assembly, prompting the realignment of key positions. Speaker Agbebaku, in his address, con...

ICPC URGES PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ICPC Urges Public Officials to be Accountable for Their Actions


The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on public workers and officials to be accountable for their actions and decisions. 


This message was delivered by ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, during a three-day Strategic Retreat on Corruption-Free and Accountable Service Delivery in MDAs. The retreat, organized by the Centre for Economic Reform Initiative, was held in Abuja for public officials in MDAs.


Represented by Mallam Hassan Salihu, an Assistant Director in the Public Enlightenment and Education Department, Dr. Adamu Aliyu emphasized that Nigeria has suffered significant losses due to a lack of accountability and transparency. 


In his lectures, titled "Effect of Corruption on Public Sector Performance – Which Way Forward" and "Transparent & Accountable Public Sector Financing – What Chief Executives and Finance Officers Should Know," Dr. Adamu Aliyu discussed the severe consequences of corruption across various sectors in Nigeria and highlighted how public officials can effect change.


Dr. Adamu Aliyu stressed the importance of open communication between citizens and the government to promote feedback stressing that the lack of transparency in the public sector fosters corruption, which hinders the government’s ability to provide essential services. 


He offered practical steps for chief executives and finance officers to combat corruption, such as leading by example, implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, and fostering a culture of openness. 


The ICPC Chairman also highlighted the ICPC's achievements in combating corruption, citing numerous cases handled by the Commission and the recovery of public funds. 


Dr. Aliyu used the occasion to remind participants that “ignorance of the law is not an excuse” and urged them to be well-versed in legal requirements, and he reeled out several laws that they must familiarizes themselves with. 

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