The Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability, COCTA, has expressed concern over what it described as the lack of seriousness and concrete action by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following allegations of maladministration against the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, and his Chief of Staff, Olanrewaju Obasa.
The communiqué, signed by COCTA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede, and the General Secretary, Haruna AbdulSalam, and dated January 19, 2026, was issued at the end of the group’s general meeting held in Abuja on Monday.
The coalition noted that the concerns stem from its earlier peaceful protest at the EFCC office and the formal submission of a petition detailing allegations against the BPP leadership, which, it claimed, have not received any visible or timely response from the anti-graft agency.
The group described the apparent inaction as troubling, particularly given the gravity of the allegations and the constitutional responsibility of anti-graft institutions to protect public trust and ensure the proper use of public resources.
“In light of this development, and in line with our mandate to speak for citizens without a voice, COCTA has resolved to escalate its advocacy actions,” the communiqué stated.
As part of the next phase of its engagement, COCTA announced plans to stage a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), where it will submit a fresh and formal petition.
The coalition said it would demand a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into the activities of the BPP Director-General and his Chief of Staff.
The coalition also clarified that an earlier planned protest at the President’s residence in Bourdillon, Lagos, was deliberately cancelled out of respect for the President’s private time and right to rest. It, however, stressed that the decision should not be interpreted as a retreat from its demands or a weakening of its resolve.
“We reaffirm that the struggle for transparency, accountability, and good governance is ongoing. Our advocacy will continue through lawful, peaceful, and sustained civic actions.
“As resolved, COCTA’s next phase of engagement will commence next week at the headquarters of the ICPC.”
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