Magu: Buhari may announce replacement in January

 

President Muhammadu Buhari may not further push for the confirmation of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.
A source close to government disclosed that the President was already shopping for a replacement that may be announced as early as January.

The source told blindwitness that the President was no longer comfortable allowing someone that has been indicted in questionable dealings to lead his anti-corruption war.
“Anyone who knows PMB knows he highly regards DG of the DSS (Lawal Daura) and he is not likely to overlook a report prepared by his confidant,” he said.
“Magu himself did not help his case. How could someone awaiting confirmation make comment like he will never lobby the Senate for confirmation?
“Lobbying happens everywhere in the world. It is a recognized as a legitimate channel of communication. Perhaps Magu thought he was doing so well that PMB will fight the Senate for him. But have proven otherwise.
“The budget is at stake; PMB is trying to take loan and needs approval; these and other pending issues will not make the presidency fight the Senate over one person.
“Again, you will recall than an anti-corruption award was given to Ike Ekweremadu by EFCC, Magu authorized a statement that said something like EFCC doesn’t give award corrupt people.

“How could Magu openly attack the second in command of the Nigerian Senate and thinks that person and his colleagues will confirm him.
“People should stop thinking they are the only ones who can do a particular job. Many better hands are out there.
“On the other hand, the impending probe of former governors in the Senate played a role in the rejection. Although Magu could not have stopped them, he could have spoke less of going after them. They actually formed a block against the confirmation.
“This is a lesson to people. When your work is the type that put you against people, watch your tongue, at least until you get power. Magu said many things ordinary Nigerians wanted to hear, not what powerful Nigerians wanted to hear”, he added.
Asked what may become of Magu’s fate after a new person is appointed to take over, the source said he expects Magu to leave the EFCC.
He said, “The decision to remain in EFCC is up to him. But do you believe he will accept to serve under a new chairman having tasted power? I think otherwise.”
Meanwhile, Buhari had earlier asked for a review to be carried out on Magu’s response to the query sent to him by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

• TitoTX
  This write up by Wale Odunsi would have made sense if not for the obvious bias in it, recognising powerful people over truth, so you can no longer say the truth now because the powerful may be angry with you? Sad from you. A commissioner just resigned in Bauchi now cos his boss is not ready to hear the truth. Let PMB put anyone he likes, similar situation will arise but if you think fear of few and the “powerful” should be more important than national interest, I wish you all best of luck in your journey to backwardness.
  If a NASS that is full of corrupt elements are happy with Magu, then Nigeria is dead and buried, we are all watching.
• Peace_3
  This “rumour” of Magu being replaced in January is sponsored by pro-coruption elements in the government. Do you know their names? THIEVES!
  • stanejike
    What makes you think Magu is the best hand Nigeria can have as EFCC chairman?
    • Suleiman Alatise
      Otherwise there will be no fuss about it, the controversy that followed is a clear indication that Magu is the best hand. This article even confirms that, there wouldn’t have been no reason to write this shit, if Magu is not doing a good job.
• Gibson Bosah
  These fake news can be funny
• Ken
  If Magu is no more, God forbid; would there not be an Efcc chairman? Apc and Buhari are lucky to have GEJ, else they won’t taste power. You must watch your mouth
• Suleiman Alatise
  How can someone write this kind of shit, my God, I you truly a journalist?