A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over alleged abuse of office by an official of the State House Archives in Abuja.
A copy of the petition, dated February 16, 2026, was acknowledged as received by the ICPC on February 17, 2026.
In the petition addressed to ICPC chairman, Akin Oyegoke, a civil servant seconded from the National Archives of Nigeria to the State House Archives was said to be involved in actions amounting to alleged abuse of office.
The petition noted that the matter is the subject of an ongoing criminal case before a magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
According to documents attached to the petition, the police have filed charges against the civil servant over an alleged fraudulent transaction involving a vehicle.
The complainant alleged that the official collected N2 million under the pretext of using her official connections to secure a sports utility vehicle, SUV, from the Nigeria Customs Service, NSC. The vehicle was reportedly never delivered, and the money was not refunded.
The matter has since escalated, with the complainant accusing the official of threats, intimidation, and attempts to discredit him.
He alleged that after demanding a refund, the female civil servant contacted members of his family and circulated claims that the dispute stemmed from a failed romantic relationship — an allegation he denied, describing it as an attempt to derail the case.
In a separate development, the petition also accused the official of attempting to privately sell historical medals, including a British colonial-era Africa General Service Medal dating back to the early 20th century.
The whistle-blower alleged that the items were presented to a private individual for valuation and possible sale.
The petition further claimed that the matter was reported to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, where initial steps were taken, including inviting the parties for questioning.
According to the petitioner, the civil servant was directed to return the medals to the appropriate authorities.
However, the process was allegedly halted without explanation, raising concerns about possible interference and lack of institutional independence.
The petition also questioned the civil servant’s continued stay at the State House, noting that she has reportedly been on secondment from the National Archives for over a decade.
The whistle-blower has called on the ICPC to investigate the matter, including reviewing financial records, examining possible abuse of office, and probing the handling of public assets.
The petition described the case as extending beyond a personal dispute, citing the ongoing criminal prosecution, allegations of intimidation, and concerns over administrative processes within the Presidency.
It added that the case presents a test of accountability within sensitive government institutions.
The petitioner urged the anti-corruption agency to take urgent action, stressing the need to uphold transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in the public service.
Whistle-blower petitions ICPC over alleged abuse of office by State House Archives official
