In a significant move marking a potential shift in the commission’s approach, Mr. Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has declared his intention to personally appear in court for cases involving the agency.
Addressing reporters during a media chat on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency boss stated, “I’ll lead by example. By the grace of God, I intend to be appearing in cases of ICPC (in court). I don’t think there was ever a chairman of ICPC who appeared in court, but I’ll be the first.”
This commitment represents a departure from precedent, as previous ICPC chairs have typically delegated court appearances to agency lawyers. Aliyu, who served as Attorney-General of Jigawa State before assuming his current role, attributed his decision to his deep commitment to building a society rooted in integrity, accountability, and transparency.
