Senate rejects Magu as EFCC chairman

The Senate has rejected the nomination of
Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
by Pres. Buhari, citing security report.
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The Senate’s spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi,
revealed this Thursday afternoon after the
Senators had spent over one hour behind
closed doors discussing the matter of Mr.
Magu’s confirmation.
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“The Senate wish to inform the public that
based on available security report, the Senate
cannot proceed with confirmation of Ibrahim
Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission.
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The nomination of Ibrahim Magu is hereby
rejected and has been returned to the
President for further action,” Mr. Abdullahi
said. The Senate had slated today, to screen
Mr. Magu, now acting EFCC Chairman.