Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Ibrahim Magu, acting
chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is
“going nowhere”.
The senate has demanded the replacement of the anti-graft czar
who failed its screening on two separate occasions but the
presidency has allowed Magu to carry on with his job.
To protest the refusal to sack Magu, the upper legislative
chamber suspended the screening of nominees sent by President
Muhammadu Buhari – an action which had effect on some key
government decisions.
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) could not meet in January as members of the apex bank
who ought to make MPC form quorum are yet to be cleared by the
senate.
But speaking when he hosted select media organisations,
including TheCable, at the presidential villa in Abuja, on
Thursday, Osinbajo said Magu has not committed any offence
“Magu is going nowhere. Seriously, what offence has this man
committed?” he asked.
“I have known him personally right from the time of the very
first chairman of the commission till now, he is a very dedicated,
trustworthy gentleman. Don’t forget he is also the most senior
official of the EFCC.”
Osibanjo said the executive would not be stampeded over the
matter of the EFCC chairman.
This is not the first time that the vice-president would defend
Magu publicly.
Last year, he told reporters that Magu could carry on as head of
the anti-graft agency without being confirmed by the senate.
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Ibrahim Magu, acting
chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is
“going nowhere”.
The senate has demanded the replacement of the anti-graft czar
who failed its screening on two separate occasions but the
presidency has allowed Magu to carry on with his job.
To protest the refusal to sack Magu, the upper legislative
chamber suspended the screening of nominees sent by President
Muhammadu Buhari – an action which had effect on some key
government decisions.
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) could not meet in January as members of the apex bank
who ought to make MPC form quorum are yet to be cleared by the
senate.
But speaking when he hosted select media organisations,
including TheCable, at the presidential villa in Abuja, on
Thursday, Osinbajo said Magu has not committed any offence
“Magu is going nowhere. Seriously, what offence has this man
committed?” he asked.
“I have known him personally right from the time of the very
first chairman of the commission till now, he is a very dedicated,
trustworthy gentleman. Don’t forget he is also the most senior
official of the EFCC.”
Osibanjo said the executive would not be stampeded over the
matter of the EFCC chairman.
This is not the first time that the vice-president would defend
Magu publicly.
Last year, he told reporters that Magu could carry on as head of
the anti-graft agency without being confirmed by the senate.
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