ICPC, Disability Rights Consortium Unite to Fight Corruption, Discrimination, and Disability-Linked Crime*
_Commission pledges stronger partnership, inclusivity, and swift action on verifiable petitions_
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has committed to deepening its collaboration with Nigeria’s disability community to combat corruption, tackle discrimination, and promote equal opportunities.
At a strategic partnership meeting in Abuja with the Pioneers Ad Hoc Consortium of Nigeria’s Disability Civil Rights Movement, ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN—represented by the Commission’s Secretary, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu—affirmed that the Commission operates an inclusive recruitment policy and already employs persons with disabilities.
“ICPC does not discriminate in its recruitment or operations. We treat every verifiable petition on its merit, irrespective of the petitioner’s background or vulnerability,” Mr. Oparaodu said.
He welcomed proposals from the consortium and confirmed the Commission’s readiness to explore joint initiatives, including tackling corruption in disability-focused institutions, strengthening whistleblower engagement, and improving accessibility.
Lady Omotunde Ellen Thompson, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), highlighted the key challenges faced by the disability community, including corruption, systemic neglect, and structural barriers. She commended ICPC for its professionalism, empathy in pursuing justice, and physical support during court proceedings.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices þand Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Lagos State Office, has secured the conviction of Ijamulisi Ayodele James for his role in the falsification of documents used in fraudulent applications for United Kingdom visas.
The conviction followed credible intelligence from the British High Commission, which alleged that the defendant was responsible for producing forged documents including invitation and introduction letters purportedly from Clarivate Analytics and Thomson Reuters, alongside a counterfeit bank statement and payslip.
The ICPC’s prosecution team led by Yvonne William-Mbata had in the course of the trial, disclosed that the Commission’s Investigations confirmed that the fraudulent documents were prepared at the request of Dennis Adetoye Adeniran and Awoke Nimota Omobolaji, both of whom had earlier been prosecuted and convicted in related cases in 2019 and 2025, respectively.
On 7th August, 2025 the defendant was arraigned before Hon. Justice R.A. Oshodi at the Ikeja Special Offences Court on a four-count amended charge of forgery under Section 467 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
He pleaded guilty to all counts under a plea bargain agreement approved by the Commission.
Following his plea, the Court convicted the defendant and sentenced him to a fine of ₦1 million or seven-days’ imprisonment on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently.
The defendant is required to pay an aggregate fine of ₦4 million into a designated account or serve a custodial term of seven days at the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Facility.
The Court further ordered the biometric registration of the convict in the Lagos State Judiciary Offenders’ Database and mandated the filing of an affidavit of good behaviour at the High Court Registry.
In addition, the Commission reserves the right to reopen investigations should he violate the terms of his undertaking, or where new facts, undeclared assets, or offences relating to corruption subsequently emerge.
This conviction reinforces the Commission’s resolve to tackle document fraud, protect the integrity of international travel systems, and uphold the rule of law in Nigeria.
