Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Owasanoye as ICPC chair, others
By OakTV
26 July 2018 |
5:00 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm Bolaji Owasanoye as chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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