COALITION MOVES TO ICPC AFTER EFCC FAILS TO ACT ON BPP CORRUPTION CLAIMS

The Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability (COCTA) has expressed alarm over what it described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) inaction following allegations of maladministration against the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, and his Chief of Staff, Olanrewaju Obasa.

In a communiqué dated January 19, 2026, and signed by COCTA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede, and General Secretary, Haruna AbdulSalam, the coalition lamented that its earlier peaceful protest at the EFCC office and submission of a petition detailing the allegations had yielded no visible or timely response.

The group described the apparent neglect as “troubling,” noting that anti-graft agencies have a constitutional duty to protect public trust and ensure proper management of public resources.

“In light of this development, and in line with our mandate to speak for citizens without a voice, COCTA has resolved to escalate its advocacy actions,” the statement read.

COCTA announced plans to stage a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), where it will submit a fresh petition calling for a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into the activities of the BPP Director-General and his Chief of Staff.

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The coalition clarified that an earlier planned protest at the President’s residence in Bourdillon, Lagos, was canceled to respect the President’s privacy, stressing that the decision should not be seen as a retreat from its demands or a weakening of its resolve.

“We reaffirm that the struggle for transparency, accountability, and good governance is ongoing. Our advocacy will continue through lawful, peaceful, and sustained civic actions. As resolved, COCTA’s next phase of engagement will commence next week at the ICPC headquarters,” the communiqué concluded.