Popular Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj has stirred the internet as he went spiritual on stage following his release from prison.
It is no longer news that the singer was recently embroiled in a scandal following his alleged involvement in N power scam. The singer spent 72 hours in prison before he was released from ICPC custody.
D’banj made his first public appearance on Saturday night were he performed on stage.
In a video posted online by Soso Soberekon, the father of two could be seen going spiritual as he appreciated God for vindicating him.
While on his knees, he appreciated God for his freedom and for clearing his name from fraud. D’banj sang his classic, ‘Mobolowo’ at the show and also said a word of prayers for his audience.
D’banj breaks silence following release from ICPC custody
Recall that D’banj had made his first official statement following his release from ICPC custody.
Taking to his Instagram page, the father of two revealed that he was invited on an ongoing investigation and has assisted the commission with necessary information.
D’banj made it known that he has no business with fraud and was release on self recognition because they had nothing on him.
“Global thank you to the world. I was invited on an ongoing investigation in ICPC. I have assisted the commission with All I know and I am confident in their capacity to unravel the truth. I have no business with fraud, all I do is chop life. I was released on self recognition because nothing was seen or found on me. God bless you all my people’.
D’banj release from ICPC custody
KFN reported that after almost 72 hours in custody, Dbanj, had been released by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Recall that the anti-graft agency detained D’banj on Tuesday over fraud allegations involving the N-Power programme.
Kemi Filani news learnt that the singer was released on Friday afternoon, December 9th. However, the singer can be summoned by the ICPC later.
His lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, told Premium Times that the singer cooperated with the Commission during its investigation.
Mr Olajengbesi noted that Dbanj was released on self-recognition but didn’t confirm if the ICPC granted the singer administrative bail.
He also said the ICPC didn’t trace any evidence of fraudulent activity to the singer.
Nothing incriminating was found on him. He was released on self-recognition. Right now, we expect the ICPC to give a letter of clearance to D’banj because, as we have always said, he is innocent of the charges brought against him,” he said.
A Source who spoke to Sahara Reporters said that “The musician is planning to speak out soon,”.