ICPC Has Not Declared Buhari’s son-in-law Wanted – Presidency

The Presidency has refuted claims that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC pronounced a son-in-law of Buhari wanted over a fraudulent contract.

Sources claimed that the ICPC accused three persons of swindling sixty-five million dollars and had declared the three persons wanted.

Gimba Yau Kumo, a son-in-law of President Buhari was reported to be among the three wanted persons. For the want to know, Yau Kumo was said to have married Buhari’s second daughter, Fatima Buhari in 2016.

Reacting to the incident, the Presidency mentioned that though Gimba became part of the President family member through marriage, that relationship no longer exists as the marriage ended some years ago.

In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the Presidency wrote;

“A running story to the effect that the EFCC has declared “an inlaw of the President” wanted in connection with fraud involving the large sum of money , USD65 million to be exact.

“This should normally be an affirmation that our anti-corruption agencies/institutions are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom by the President. Which in fact is the case.

” That a state institution can issue such is a measure of the administration’s commitment to accountability, equality, and justice.
To set the records straight, the person declared wanted by the EFCC is not an inlaw to President Buhari.

” While at some point in time the said fugitive from justice had been linked to a family member in marriage, that relationship has ended some years ago. It is therefore unfortunate to bring the President’s family into this case.It is in our view, an attempt to generate views and sell copies of sensational reporting.

“The President’s position at all times is that the law be allowed to take its course. As is well known of him, President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime, no matter who is involved.,”