AfDB Chief, Adesina Cleared Of Corruption Allegations

AfDB Chief, Adesina Cleared Of Corruption Allegations

An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish president Mary Robinson, has cleared the beleaguered leader of the African Bank of Development of corruption, according to a report obtained by AFP.

Akinwumi Adesina, 60, a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigerian to helm the AfDB in 2015 — but a 15-page report earlier this year claimed that under his watch the bank had been tarred by poor governance, impunity, personal enrichment and favouritism. The panel of three experts, led by Robinson alongside Gambia’s Chief Justice Hassan Jallow and the World Bank’s integrity vice president Leonard McCarthy, cleared Adesina of all charges alleged by whistleblowers.

“The Panel concurs with the Committee in its findings in respect of all the allegations against the President and finds that they were properly considered and dismissed by the Committee,” Monday’s report concluded. The African banking institution and Adesina — who is the sole candidate for the bank’s August’s presidential elections — has been battered by the rollercoaster of allegations after the whistleblowers’ complaints were leaked to the media in April.Robinson — who led Ireland from 1990 to 1997 before serving as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights until 2002 — dismissed the 16 whistleblower allegations against Adesina.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

channelstv /  🏆 7. in NG

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

[BREAKING] AfDB probe: Independent panel clears Adesina as election holds Aug
Read more »

JUST IN: AfDB: Independent Review Panel clears Adesina of all allegationsThe three-member Independent Review Panel include Mary Robinson, who is a former President of the Republic of Ireland.
Read more »

AfDB approves $27m for AU COVID-19 Response InitiativeAfDB says the $27.4 million grant will boost AU’s efforts to mobilise continental response to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more »

The Curse of Chief Festus, By Uddin Ifeanyi - Premium Times OpinionForeign investment in an economy, and the competition provided by an open economy, are possibly the two most important stimuli for economic development.
Read more »

Nigeria now safer - Army Chief, Buratai - Daily Post NigeriaChief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has said that Nigeria is safer now than it was five years ago. He made the remarks on Sunday
Read more »

In memory of Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele|p style=
Read more »