D’banj performed at the 2022 dinner party of Immaculate Conception College (Benin City) Old Boys Association Lagos chapter
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace Nigeria singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, better known as D’banj, has made his first appearance on stage after his release by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
TheNiche reported that the musician was picked up on Tuesday, December 6, after allegedly diverting funds earmarked by the Nigerian government for the N-Power project, an empowerment programme set up by the Nigerian government in 2016.
‘Oliver Twist’ crooner, alongside some corrupt government officials, were said to have introduced ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the funds, and the monies were later traced to accounts associated with the singer.
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It was further learnt that the singer, who had failed to honour his summons for months, finally surrendered himself after ICPC threatened to arrest him.
After regaining his freedom, D’banj made his first stage performance at the 2022 dinner party of Immaculate Conception College (Benin City) Old Boys Association Lagos branch held at Federal Palace Hotel.
During the performance, the pop singer said to his fans ” “May God not allow one to be detained over what one knows nothing about”
According to him, their prayers were felt while in detention. He went on to express his gratitude to them for standing by him through his ordeal.
