Mixed reactions have trailed the arrest and detention of Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanji, better known by his stage name, D’banj, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission, (ICPC).
Naija News earlier reported that D’banj was arrested on Tuesday after ICPC operatives closed in on him, and forced him to surrender himself at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
According to Premium Times, The singer’s arrest came several weeks after he failed to appear for interrogations by the agency over fraud allegations.
The agency accused the pop star of fraudulently diverting hundreds of millions of naira earmarked by the Nigerian government for the N-Power project, an empowerment program set up by the Nigerian government in 2016 to address youth unemployment and increase social development.
It was gathered that D’banj allegedly connived with some government officials to introduce ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the scheme and stipends paid to those beneficiaries are then paid to accounts that have now allegedly been linked to the pop star.
On arrival at the Commission’s headquarters on Tuesday, D’banj was subjected to a prolonged interrogation session after which he was detained.
He was also denied administrative bail, as the agency feels the musician could not be trusted to attend his trial if released on bail.
Following the development, some Nigerians have taken to social media to express their opinion on the arrest of the Nigerian singer and songwriter.
See some of the reactions below.
One of these two will play out:
Either Dbanj spill on those he connived with in Nigeria APC government to divert N-Power funds.
Or
He walks free because the powers that connived with him goes all the way to Nigeria’s presidency.
Let’s see how it plays out.
— NahmeKing- Alter Ego (@Nahme_King) December 7, 2022
I’m not sure if the Allegations against D’banj are true but 60% of rich people right now has done one or two dirty deal before. #Dbanj
— Sucre (@Sucreartz) December 7, 2022
They arrested Dbanj for allegedly diverting N-Power funds
Bi Nigeria se bajẹ, gbogbowọn lo lọwọ nbẹ 🎶
😁— Big Uncle (@Usmanashafe) December 7, 2022
How come N-power money take enter dbanj hand ?? pic.twitter.com/E3EGaAX6wU
— mata💙💙 (@SondeFrancis) December 7, 2022
DBanj about to mention names 😂🤣 Chai 2023 is never a joke bruh !!!
— Michael Anuoluwapo (@its_mikkyanu) December 7, 2022
I like Dbanj but strongly condemn his involvement in diverting N-Power beneficiary funds.
I have always known many celebrities lifestyle can only be sustained through fraudulent means but I no reason say D’banj go dey among.
Another reason to be careful of vouching for people.
— Craig Adebayo🇳🇬 (@adebayocraig1) December 7, 2022
The question now is, how N-Power money take reach Dbanj hand ? Is there something I’m missing?
— Àgbàakin (@agbaakiin) December 7, 2022
Just heard that Dbanj has been arrested for diverting money meant for N-Power. A supposed wealthy celebrity takes what belongs to unemployed people by introducing ghost workers.
I just hope this isn’t true. So so bad
— KAYCE (@keleants) December 7, 2022
DBanj is about to be in a hot pot of soup. Chai 😥
— Dolapo Klasick The Host 🎬🎤 (@KlasickTheHost) December 7, 2022
Dbanj has been arrested on alleged charges of colluding with government officials , creating multiple ghosts accounts and diverting N- Power project funds ear marked by the government for citizens empowerment .
So Buhari really released the money?
— Mavis Ikpeme (@mavisikpeme) December 7, 2022
With all the wealth Dbanj has gotten from music, he still wasn’t satisfied, greed still led him to corruption. Such a shame.
— Duke of Africa (@Allezamani) December 7, 2022
This is one of those who won’t let the federal govt breathe… they call Nigeria a failure but they are the major problem … how can @iamdbanj do this to us… so only you have been diverting N-power funds to your account since 2016… But they are quick to pass blame pic.twitter.com/deLpEbrJVN
— Mo Kofoshi Omoge Eko 🦇🦇🦇 (@kofoshiomogeeko) December 7, 2022
Just heard that Dbanj has been arrested for diverting money meant for N-Power. A supposed wealthy celebrity takes what belongs to unemployed people by introducing ghost workers.
I just hope this isn’t true. So bad.
— DISTINGUISHED Everest (@novieverest) December 7, 2022
“Dbanj is accused of fraudulently diverting hundreds of naira earmarked by the Nigerian government for N-Power Project by colliding with some government officials to introduce ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the scheme”.
— R 🏴 (@ARahmart) December 7, 2022
Add Comment