The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ise-Orun/Ikere/Ekiti South-West Federal Constituency of Ekiti State in the 2027 general elections, Engr. Toyin Zacheous Okoro, over allegations bordering on corruption, abuse of public office and dealings involving a private company.
Okoro, who recently secured the APC ticket to contest the House of Representatives seat, appeared before investigators at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following a formal invitation issued by the anti-corruption commission.
The invitation, dated September 7, 2026, was titled “Investigation Activities – Notice of Invitation” and was signed by Oshinyemi Oluwaseun, Head of the Special Duty Team of the ICPC, on behalf of the Chairman of the commission.
The notice required Okoro to appear before the commission pursuant to Sections 28 and 40 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, in connection with an investigation into alleged offences under the law.
The commission also informed him that he could appear with a lawyer or any other person of his choice.
Okoro arrived at the ICPC headquarters at about 2pm and reportedly waited for approximately 30 minutes at the reception before he was ushered into the interrogation room at around 2:40pm.
He subsequently spent more than two hours answering questions from a team of investigators before he was released on bail at about 5pm.
Sources familiar with the matter said the investigation is focused largely on Okoro’s activities during his time as a Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
According to the allegations being examined by investigators, Okoro was serving as a public servant at the National Assembly while allegedly also operating as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of a private company.
The ICPC is reportedly seeking to establish whether his alleged management of the company while holding his position at the National Assembly was consistent with public service rules and relevant anti-corruption laws.
Investigators are also said to be examining allegations that Okoro may have used his position as a public servant to secure or facilitate government contracts for the private company.
The agencies reportedly mentioned in connection with the contracts under investigation include the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), among others.
The commission is also said to be examining claims that Okoro received salaries and allowances from the National Assembly during the same period he was allegedly the beneficial owner or chief executive of the private company.
The investigators are expected to establish the exact nature of his involvement in the company, including its ownership structure, his official responsibilities and whether there was any overlap between his public position and the company’s dealings with government institutions.
Another issue reportedly raised during the questioning concerns documents and declarations submitted by Okoro to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in connection with his political aspirations.
Sources said the commission is examining an allegation that some information contained in his submissions to INEC may not correspond with records held by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the National Assembly.
The investigation is expected to involve a comparison of corporate records, National Assembly records and documents submitted to INEC, alongside any other evidence available to the commission.
Okoro’s political profile has attracted increased attention following his emergence as the APC candidate for the Ise-Orun/Ikere/Ekiti South-West Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Before securing the party’s ticket, he served as a Senior Legislative Aide to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas at the National Assembly.
His appearance before the ICPC comes as political parties and aspirants continue preparations for the 2027 elections, with candidates seeking to establish their credentials ahead of the campaigns.
However, an invitation, interrogation or investigation by the ICPC does not in itself constitute a finding of guilt or a conviction. The allegations against Okoro remain allegations while the commission continues its investigation, and he remains entitled to due process and the opportunity to respond to the claims against him.
After the interrogation, Okoro was granted bail at approximately 5pm and was directed to return to the commission at a later date for further questioning and engagement with the investigators.
As of the time of filing this report, the ICPC had not announced a final finding or made any public declaration establishing Okoro’s culpability in relation to the allegations.
The investigation therefore remains ongoing, with the commission expected to examine the relevant records and responses before determining its next course of action.