ICPC

Question 1

ICPC was created to…

Answer 1

prevent,
investigate,
and prosecute corruption, especially in the public sector.

Question 2

Function 1

Answer 2

Investigates and prosecutes corruption cases (mainly public officials).

Question 3

Function 2

Answer 3

Prevents corruption by reviewing government agencies’ practices and procedures.

Question 4

Function 3

Answer 4

Educates and mobilizes the public against corruption.

Question 5

General overview of functions

Answer 5

If a government official is caught taking bribes, misusing power, or engaging in corrupt activities, ICPC steps in.

Question 6

Function 1-5

Answer 6

Investigate corruption cases

Prevent corruption - work with govt agencies to reduce opportunities for corruption

Educate Nigerians about corruption

Prosecute offenders – Takes corrupt officials to court.

Question 8

Limitation

Answer 8

• It focuses mainly on government corruption, so it doesn’t handle private sector fraud.

•	It does not deal with big financial crimes like money laundering or internet fraud.

Question 9

Section 3 of IcPC

Answer 9

Composition

Question 10

ICPC has..____ chairman and ___ other members

Answer 10

A chairman and 12 members of

Question 11

What’s federal character looking like?👀

Answer 11

2 members should selected from each geopolitical zone

Question 12

Their personalities??👀

Answer 12

They must be persons proven of integrity

Question 13

Appointment kor?🌚

Answer 13

Appointed by President subject to senate confirmation

Question 14

Do they have to discharge their asset before they begin?

Answer 14

Yes, they do.

Question 15

Section 3(7) contains??

Answer 15

The tenure

Question 16

Okayy… what’s the tenure??

Answer 16

Chairman- 5 years(2 terms)
Other members- 4 years (2 terms)

Question 17

President can remove any chairman regardless of the tenure if…

Answer 17

they’re unable to discharge their duties due to infirmities or misconduct
Removed by 2/3 majority of Senate

Question 18

3(14)!!!

Answer 18

Independence babyyy

Question 19

Independence

Answer 19

“It shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority in carrying out its function”

Question 20

Operational independence? 😔

Answer 20

When it’s acting, no one can slow it down.
Howver executive oversight is still there by appointing and dismissing
President doesnt have power in it’s day-to-day stuff

Question 22

Another limitation (this time it’s judiciary)

Answer 22

They can’t prosecute cases without the approval of the AG.
Its prosecutorial powers aren’t independent.

Question 23

6(a-f)

Answer 23

Defines the functions!

Question 24

Define corruption according to the ICPC Act!

Answer 24

The abuse of public office for private gain.

Question 25

It’s jurisdiction is

Answer 25

Public officers and government agencies

Question 26

Functions/duties according to ICPC Act

Answer 26

Investigate and prosecute corruption cases Review public sector practices Provide anti-corruption guidance to other public institutions Advise them on reforms Educate the public Foster public support in battling it

Question 27

Section 2 gives instances of corruption

Answer 27

Bribery, fraud, others

Question 28

Provisio

Answer 28

ICPC function can extend to private transactions between public official and private individuals

Question 29

AG Ondo v. AG Fed

Answer 29

Corruption doesn’t just affect one place, it affects Nigeria as a whole, hence the setting up.

Question 30

Constitutionality

Answer 30

4(2)- peace, order and good governance 15(5)— duty to curb corruption and abuse of power Item 60, part 1 of 2nd schedule- creation of agencies to enforce chapter 2