President Muhammadu Buhari has labeled the clearance of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, President of African Bank of Development (AfDB) of all allegations of corruption as a curtain drawer on the allegations that have created distractions for the entire institution for a long period.
This clearance, President Buhari believes will serve as an impetus for more diligence in handling responsibilities, while fuelling the zeal to deliver on the promises of a greater Africa.
The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on his Facebook page congratulated the AfDB Board of Directors, the Ethics Committee and members of staff for their courage, maturity and patience in following through the process of investigations, and acceptance of Report of Panel of High-Level Independent Experts, which reviewed the Report of Ethics Committee of AfDB, and Adesina’s response.
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He warmly rejoiced with Adesina, on the clearing of all allegations against him by an anonymous group, and further validation of his competence and integrity to lead the institution.
He further commended the eminent personalities, consisting of Mary Robinson, Justice Hassan B. Jallow, and Leonard F. McCarthy, who handled the review of the report of the Ethics Committee, and their professionalism in rejecting support services, and providing a unanimous report.
He called on Adesina to remain steadfast, dedicated and resolute in pursuing his noble goals for the institution, especially with the now expected second term in office, assuring him of the prayers and support of all Nigerians.
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Recall that an independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish President Mary Robinson, cleared Nigeria’s Akinwunmi Adesina of all allegations of corruption.
