President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina after he was cleared of corruption allegations levelled against him.
In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, President Buhari said Dr. Adesina’s exoneration is further validation of his competency and integrity, and urged him to remain steadfast as he continues to lead the institution.
The Nigerian President also hailed AfDB’s Board of Directors, the Ethics Committee and members of staff for their courage, maturity and patience in following through the process of investigations, and acceptance of the report of independent experts, which reviewed the Report of Ethics Committee of AfDB, and Dr Adesina’s response.
President Buhari commended the Independent panel, consisting of Mary Robinson, Justice Hassan B. Jallow, and Leonard F. McCarthy, for their professionalism in rejecting support services, and providing a unanimous report.
He expressed confidence that the conclusion of the review would finally draw a curtain on the allegations and serve as an impetus for more diligence in handling responsibilities.