EFCC: Reported moves to ease Ibrahim Magu out unfounded

Mr Tony Orilade, Acting Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC,
says media reports on fresh moves to remove the Acting Chairman of
the commission by the Presidency is unfounded.

Orilade said this in an interview with the News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday while reacting to a report that
the Presidency planned to remove Ibrahim Magu, the commisaion’s
Acting Chairman.

According to him, Magu will not want to be distracted by
unfounded media reports.

“He is focused on the fight against corruption and majority of
Nigerians who are beneficiaries of the corruption fight are happy
with him.

“With securing 312 convictions, including two ex-governors last
year and five convictions already in 2019, the EFCC under Magu’s
leadership deserves an applause,” orilade said.

NAN recalls that a report in the media stated that the EFCC
chairman may be asked to pursue further studies in order to advance
his career in the Nigeria Police Force where he is already a
commissioner.

Magu had been in acting capacity for more than three years.

The Senate had twice refused to confirm Magu as substantive
chairman of the commission.