The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on Thursday stated that the Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led 8th Senate frustrated the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission due to “skeleton in their cupboards”.
The Alaafin made this known when the Ibadan Zonal Head of the Commission, Friday Ebelo, led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit.
Oba Adeyemi said: “The eighth National Assembly tried, they did everything possible not to get (Ibrahim) Magu appointed.
“Why?
“It is because they have skeleton in their cupboard.”
While commending the efforts of the EFCC, the Alaafin further noted that the recent stories of recovered stolen funds in local and foreign currencies attested to the efficacy of the Commission under the leadership of its current acting Chairman.
He added that the Commission deserved the cooperation of all well-meaning Nigerians who desire greater days ahead for the country.
He said: “We must encourage you.
“We must support you and cooperate with you, otherwise corruption will kill Nigeria.
“The fear of EFCC is leading some looters to several parts of the world.
“But you are after them.
“You are getting them.
“There is no hiding place for them.
“Through you, I want to commend Ibrahim Magu for a job well done.”
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