A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged abuse of office involving an official of the State House Archives in Abuja.
A copy of the petition, dated February 16, 2026, shows it was received by the ICPC on February 17, 2026.
Addressed to the ICPC Chairman, Akin Oyegoke, the petition alleges that a civil servant seconded from the National Archives of Nigeria to the State House Archives engaged in actions amounting to abuse of office.
The document also noted that the issue is already the subject of an ongoing criminal case before a magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to materials attached to the petition, the police have filed charges against the official over a suspected fraudulent transaction involving a vehicle.
The complainant alleged that the official collected N2 million under the pretext of using her position to facilitate the purchase of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), which was neither delivered nor refunded.
The matter reportedly escalated, with the petitioner accusing the official of issuing threats, engaging in intimidation, and attempting to discredit him.
He further alleged that after requesting a refund, the civil servant contacted members of his family and circulated claims suggesting the dispute stemmed from a failed romantic relationship—an allegation he denied, describing it as an attempt to derail the case.
In a separate claim, the petition 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 also stated that the issue had been reported to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, where preliminary steps were taken, including inviting the parties involved for questioning.
According to the petitioner, the official 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 further questioned the civil servant’s continued posting at the State House, noting that she has reportedly remained on secondment from the National Archives for over a decade.
The whistle-blower urged the ICPC to investigate the allegations thoroughly, including reviewing financial records, probing possible abuse of office, and examining the handling of public assets.
The petition described the matter as extending beyond a personal dispute, citing the ongoing criminal case, claims of intimidation, and concerns about administrative processes within the Presidency.
It added that the situation presents a broader test of accountability within sensitive government institutions.
The petitioner called on the anti-corruption agency to take urgent action, stressing the importance of upholding transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in public service.
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