The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been formally petitioned to investigate allegations of procurement fraud within the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
The petition, submitted on Monday by Abuja‑based legal practitioner, Barrister Fatai Amokeoja, was also copied to the Presidency and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
In the petition, Amokeoja alleged acts of corruption, abuse of office, and violations of the Public Service Rules within the agency. He urged President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s foremost anti‑graft institutions to take decisive action to rid the BPP of entrenched corruption.
The petitioner accused a serving minister of compromising the agency under the leadership of Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, allegedly through the procurement of bulletproof vehicles to circumvent established procurement laws.
He warned that such practices, if unchecked, could undermine national progress and erode public confidence in governance.
Amokeoja requested that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) release all procurement records relating to the acquisition of the bulletproof vehicle, including: Budget approvals, Tender processes, Due‑process certifications, Payment records, Allocation registers
“This petition is submitted in good faith and in the public interest. The allegations are weighty, corroborated by reported direct statements from the Director‑General, and highly verifiable. They touch on corruption, abuse of office, influence peddling, and improper application of public funds.
For the sake of transparency, accountability, and the credibility of government institutions, especially under the Renewed Hope Agenda, I respectfully urge your esteemed agencies to commence immediate investigations.”
The petition further urged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to compel the BPP Director‑General to declare his assets in line with statutory requirements, with the date of such declaration made public to determine compliance with the Public Service Rules.
The petitioner outlined the following actions:
– EFCC: Investigate possible financial impropriety, unlawful enrichment, gratification, and diversion of public funds; trace the procurement and funding trail for the vehicle.
– ICPC: Examine violations of the Public Service Rules and potential abuse of power.
– CCB: Verify all asset declarations submitted by the Director‑General and his household, ensuring consistency with declared earnings.
– FCTA: Provide all procurement and allocation documents relating to the bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser.
– Presidency: Investigate whether any Presidential aide was involved in, influenced, or had knowledge of the allocation, to safeguard the integrity of the Presidency.
