Reps tackle Malami, Magu over Saraki’s retrial

The House of Representatives on Thursday tackled the Attorney
General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar
Malami and the acting EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, for the
“manipulation” of Nigeria’s legal system.

Adopting a motion by Minority Whip, Yakubu Barde (PDP, Kaduna),
the House noted with concern the recent charge by the EFCC against
the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, after
clearing him of same.

The lawmakers said the same Umar is prosecuting a retrial case
against Senate President and chairman of the National Assembly,
Bukola Saraki.

They said any convictions or findings by Umar may be rendered
null and void by the court of appeal and thereby frustrating the
course of justice.

One after the other, the lawmakers took turn to vent their anger
over the issue, saying based on morality, Umar should not be the
one to try Saraki.

The House of Representatives on Thursday tackled the Attorney
General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar
Malami and the acting EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, for the
“manipulation” of Nigeria’s legal system.

Adopting a motion by Minority Whip, Yakubu Barde (PDP, Kaduna),
the House noted with concern the recent charge by the EFCC against
the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, after
clearing him of same.

The lawmakers said the same Umar is prosecuting a retrial case
against Senate President and chairman of the National Assembly,
Bukola Saraki.

They said any convictions or findings by Umar may be rendered
null and void by the court of appeal and thereby frustrating the
course of justice.

One after the other, the lawmakers took turn to vent their anger
over the issue, saying based on morality, Umar should not be the
one to try Saraki.