Femi Adesina Exonerated by AfDB Independent Committee

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The President of the Africa Development Bank, Nigerian born Akinwumi Adesina has been exonerated of all charges by the independent review panel led by a former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson.

Mr Adesina had been accused of allegations of favouritism which led to the setting up of an ethics committee by the bank. Though cleared by this committee, the United State was not satisfied and had requested for an independent investigation.

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