Sowore demands ICPC release full video of alleged Gbajabiamila interrogation
Sowore demands ICPC release full video of alleged Gbajabiamila interrogation
Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to publish the complete, unedited video of the reported interrogation of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Sowore made the demand in a Tuesday social media post, saying only full transparency can convince Nigerians the anti‑graft exercise was genuine and not a smokescreen to divert public attention.
The activist dismissed the reported interrogation as another attempt to distract the public, insisting Nigerians would not be convinced without full disclosure from the anti‑corruption agency. He warned that such gimmicks would fail and urged the ICPC to prove its credibility by releasing the recording immediately. The ICPC has not publicly responded to Sowore’s demand as of the article’s publication on July 21, 2026.
This exchange raises questions about the credibility of Nigeria’s anti‑corruption efforts and whether high‑profile investigations are being used for political theater. Without verifiable evidence, public trust in institutions like the ICPC may erode, and citizens may view anti‑graft actions as performative rather than substantive. The situation also highlights the ongoing tension between civil society activists and government agencies over accountability and transparency.
Will you wait for the ICPC to release the full video, seek independent verification of the interrogation claims, or consider how such controversies affect your perception of government anti‑corruption initiatives?