Pinnick, Dikko To Face Court As ICPC Ready To Prosecute Them

Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,

Mr. Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and his Deputy, Shehu Dikko will face the wrath of law soon, the TrackNews Nigeria learnt.

A reliable source who spoke to our correspondent claimed that the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) is ready to take the duo to the temple of justice over alleged corrupt practices, adding that the anti-corruption body seems to have gotten the approval of the Presidency, the body kicked off a profound scrutiny.

In addition, he noted that five other chieftains of the football body have various cases to answer after the fresh development on various malpractices in the running of football in the country.

“It has been established that NFF President, his second Vice President, Dikko, and five other top NFF officials have a case to answer after weeks of investigations by the ICPC.

“This followed extensive investigations by the anti-corruption agency. The legal department of the ICPC is concluding plans to put up charges against Pinnick and other officials for them to face trial as soon as possible.”

While speaking with a source from the Ministry who plead anonymity, she said: “The football chieftains receive money appropriated to Nigeria Football Association and spend as Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) but turn around to say “interference” when they owe their existence and recognition because Government turns a blind eye to their illegal status and they still don’t want to obey the laws of the land.”