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EFCC chair: Buhari sticks with Magu
There were indications yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari will insist on Mr. Ibrahim Magu becoming the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the Senate has twice turned down his confirmation.
The President appears set to overrule the Department of State Services (DSS) whose report had said that Magu was not fit for the seat.
The President, it was learnt, will soon make his position on the embattled acting EFCC boss known.
A Presidency source who spoke with our correspondent in confidence yesterday said the President has a soft spot for Magu.
The source, an insider in power politics in the Presidency, said: “Personally, the President prefers Magu and he is standing by him. As at this week, the position of the President has not changed.
“There is no doubt that the President’s advisers have recommended the retention of Magu and he is likely to heed their advice.
“As I am talking to you, there is no fresh security report or any updated information which can make Buhari to turn against Magu. So, he is likely to stand by his letter to the Senate.
“At personal level, Buhari has confided in his key aides that he wants Magu in charge of EFCC.”
The Nation, March 25, 2017
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Animashaun Ayodeji
March 25, 2017 at 1:12 pm
This is how Nigeria is gradually moving from democracy to autocracy. Buhari should keep doing whatever he likes, 2019 is around the corner
Anita Kingsley
March 25, 2017 at 1:14 pm
It’s clearer now, Buhari’s appointees cannot respect the senate since the main boss himself has no regard for the senate.
yanju omotodun
March 25, 2017 at 3:38 pm
Real war just begun between the Senate and executives. They will frustrate buhari’s government to the core. I pity him, he better place a new person there.
seyi jelili
March 25, 2017 at 9:34 pm
Nothing will happen. The Senate will only embarrass themselves if they try anything funny.
Agbor Chris
March 25, 2017 at 3:45 pm
If Buhari should go with his on plan, that meas he his imposing Magu on Nigerians and we won’t allow this happen for any reason. Since the senate says he’s not fit, then another person should be nominated for the post.