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National Assembly in fresh bid to sack Magu
In spite of a dinner rapprochement in the week, the National Assembly has launched a fresh plot for the removal of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.
The lawmakers made the demand for Magu’s exit at a dinner with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night.
There were indications that the Assembly might use the removal of Magu as a condition for the consideration of all outstanding appointments in the Senate.
The latest onslaught by the National Assembly has however created anxiety in Buhari’s camp because of the stalling of the confirmation of the appointment of over 45 nominees in the Senate.
But Buhari, who listened calmly, allegedly glossed over the request for Magu’s replacement.
The Nation, November 5, 2017
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yanju omotodun
November 5, 2017 at 2:13 pm
This is not a story again, it’s a reoccurring decimal which holds no ground
seyi jelili
November 5, 2017 at 2:48 pm
Let me teach you what to do to gain the favour of the senate, just organize a party for them and give them small brown envelopes, they will shut up for life.
JOHNSON PETER
November 5, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Lol, you must be corrupt, though it won’t work for him because it worked for Baru
Abeni Adebisi
November 5, 2017 at 6:43 pm
There’s nothing the lawmakers can do to Magu, they need to quit trying
Anita Kingsley
November 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Buhari loves Magu so much that he’ll rather silence the lawmakers so they can stop tormenting Magu
Animashaun Ayodeji
November 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm
By now, i think it is too late to kick magu out of power, he has made a bold statement with his anti corruption fight, the senate should just allow him be in peace