While most of EFCC’s investigations are conducted based on petitions it receives from organisations, groups and individuals, the agency has taken some actions that are seemingly unethical and politically motivated, especially against officers in the previous administration and top members of the opposition parties
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Speaking with State House correspondents at an interactive meeting to mark the end the year, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, announced that 11 persons championing the syndicate of ghost workers have been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Senator David Umaru, is one of those who is saying the issue of Magu’s confirmation has not been discussed at plenary
When former President Mwai Kibaki started the war against corruption in Kenya, those who wanted it to fail did more than using aphorisms to fight against John Githongo, the anti-corruption czar at the time
Of course, these are weighty allegations. And for an administration which major selling point is the fight against corruption, these allegations may be the dark hole for the Buhari’s presidency
A pro-transparency and Non-Governmental Organization, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, made the observations in a statement on Wednesday
The umbrella body of all registered political parties and political associations in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, and Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, noted that Magu’s rejection was in order
I am of the respectful view that it should be clear to any person dispassionately reviewing the transaction to confirm that I had no personal interest in the transaction
With the EFCC suspected to be the attack dog of any government in power since Obasanjo set it up in 2003, it has had the problem of legitimacy across the political divides amid accusations of selective targeting of the opposition and opponents of the President
The nine-count charge was filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja
The governor, who commended the judiciary for standing firm against the EFCC tyranny, said the way and manner the commission has been going about shopping for court orders against Nigerians should concern lovers of rule of law in the country
The EFCC boss, who noted that corruption is a serious threat that negatively affects the development of a nation, said the new partnership will in no small measure help in alleviating the sufferings of internally displaced people especially in the northern part of Nigeria
The official spokesman of the Senate, Abdulahi Sabi, while briefing newsmen on Tuesday, tackled the Senate Leader, saying Ndume spoke for himself at the Villa and not for the Senate
Wabara made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja
Ndume, who spoke after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, said the confirmation of Magu was only suspended pending clarification from the Presidency
Justice Dimgba, however, held that he could not order the EFCC to unseal the properties because of a fresh order made by Justice Okon Abang of the same Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on November 3, 2016
This was contained in the petition dated December 16, 2016 and signed by SERAP’s Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni
The President’s directive to Malami was made known to the press on Sunday via a statement
Magu made this known when a management team of the Securities and Exchange Commission visited him in Abuja, EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said in a statement
In a wide-ranging interview published in the current edition of The Interview, Sagay said: “Whether they like it or not, he (Magu) will be there