Magu: Buhari orders Malami to submit report through VP

President Muham-madu Buhari has delegated Vice President Yemi Oshinbajo to have an input in the recommendation of Federal Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, on the AGF’s report on the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.
Malami was recently asked by Buhari to query Magu on allegations by the Senate, which stalled his confirmation by the Red Chambers.
This emerged on a day the presidency denied social media reports that Magu had been dropped by Buhari on account of the Senate’s rejection of his nomination.
The Nation also gathered that a key member of the president’s kitchen cabinet, Amb. Babagana Kingibe, Pastor Tunde Bakare, a respected governor and some ministers, including Buhari’s strategists, are rallying for Magu’s confirmation.
The intrigues surrounding the fate of the Acting EFCC chairman are continuing with some Senators relocating to Dubai to consider pressure on them to review their decision on Magu.
Investigation yesterday showed that while the AGF’s report on Magu was ready, the president insisted on due process.

The Nation, January 1, 2017

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