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Independent Review Panel Exonerates AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina of All Allegations

A high-level independent panel of eminent international jurists has thoroughly dismissed all whistleblower claims, upholding the integrity of the African Development Bank leadership.

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Amina Garba

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 1 min read
Independent Review Panel Exonerates AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina of All Allegations
Independent Review Panel Exonerates AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina of All Allegations — The Abuja Times Newsroom

A high-level independent review panel led by former Irish President Mary Robinson has fully exonerated African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina of all ethics allegations brought by internal whistleblowers.

The findings corroborate earlier clearances by the bank's internal ethics committee, paving the way for undisturbed focus on Africa's strategic energy and agricultural financing programs.

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About Amina Garba

Staff Correspondent covering the economy and development finance.

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