AfDB: AU Congratulates Adesina , Backs His Candidacy

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has lauded the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who was recently cleared of any wrongdoing in office by an independent panel.

Recall that an investigation into Adesina’s leadership of the bank was inaugurated following reports of ethical issues raised by the United States Government.

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However, the panel returned a no guilty verdict on the former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture.

Reacting to the news, Mahamat lauded Adesina, adding that his clean records was proof that he deserved a second term in office.

The AU Commission chairperson also disclosed that the union was fully behind him as he sought another tenure.

“My warmest congratulations to @akin_adesina following confirmation by internal and external reviews of his leadership and integrity as president of the @AfDB_Group.

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” I reaffirm our continued steadfast support as he seeks to renew his mandate as the @_AfricanUnion-endorsed candidate,” Mahamat tweeted on Wednesday.

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