The Nigerian Senate, has rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu, as Chairman of the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The Lawmakers, said they could not okay President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Magu, based on security report made available to them.
The Spokesperson for the Upper Legislative Chamber, Aliyu Abdullahi, revealed this on Thursday afternoon, after the Senators emerged from a closed-door meeting, where Magu’s confirmation was discussed.
“The Senate wishes to inform the public, that based on available security report, the Senate cannot proceed with the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu, as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
“The nomination of Ibrahim Magu is hereby rejected, and has been returned to the President, for further action,” Mr. Abdullahi said.
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