By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a sweeping investigation into the activities of the Delta Development and Property Authority (DDPA), demanding critical documents to aid its inquiry into alleged violations of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.
In a letter dated May 8, 2025, and received by the DDPA on May 14, the anti-graft agency requested a comprehensive set of documents spanning financial statements, sales records, procurement files, and evidence of asset declarations from board members and executives.
The request, signed by Mr. Stephen Pimor, Head of the Special Duties Division, acting on behalf of the Hon. Chairman of the ICPC, underscores the Commission’s commitment to probing alleged mismanagement and possible corruption within the Authority.
According to the letter, the ICPC is seeking:
- Certified True Copies of all Delta State assets and properties managed by the DDPA.
- Detailed records of sales of government properties from 2022 to 2025, including beneficiaries’ names and addresses.
- Documentation of remittances to government coffers, reconciliations with the Accountant General’s office, and related account statements.
- Procurement files detailing sales, leases, and management structures for the period under review.
- Minutes of management meetings and approvals concerning the sales and management of government properties.
- Annual performance reports submitted to the state government.
- Evidence of assets declarations by members of the DDPA Board and Executives.
The Commission cited Sections 28 and 40 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000, which empower it to request documents relevant to its investigation.
A highly placed source within the DDPA confirmed receipt of the letter and indicated that the agency is currently collating the requested documents in compliance with the ICPC’s request.
This development has sparked public interest, with stakeholders calling for transparency and accountability in the management of Delta State’s assets. Observers believe that the investigation could unearth critical insights into property transactions and financial practices at the DDPA.
Efforts to reach the DDPA General Manager for comments were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
The ICPC’s intervention comes at a time when anti-corruption agencies across Nigeria are ramping up efforts to tackle financial malpractices in government institutions, reinforcing the government’s stance on transparency and good governance.