Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by KingOvoramwen1(m): 11:23am On Dec 18, 2016 |
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr Michel Forst, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders over alleged “intimidation, harassment and unfair treatment of Mr Ibrahim Magu, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria apparently working with other agencies of government to use a purported security report the Senate knew or ought to know is baseless and politically motivated to reject Mr Magu’s confirmation as substantive chairman of the EFCC.”
SERAP said that “by relying on a report they knew or ought to know is baseless and politically motivated to reject Mr Magu’s appointment as chairman of the EFCC, the Senate of Nigeria has flagrantly violated his right to a fair hearing, and is implicitly working to weaken, intimidate, harass and ultimately undermine the independence and freedom of action of the EFCC in its efforts to combat high-profile official corruption.”
Ibrahim Magu The organization urged Mr Forst to “urgently intervene in this matter to stop further intimidation and harassment of a prominent anti-corruption campaigner and human rights defender.”
In the petition dated 16 December 2016 and signed by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni the organization said that, “SERAP believes that the action by the Senate of Nigeria and other agencies of government apparently working with them undermines and violates Nigeria’s international obligation to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the human rights of the citizens, which inevitably creates a duty for the government to establish efficient and independent anti-corruption mechanisms.”
The petition reads in part: “apart from the fact that the allegations against Mr Magu are baseless and politically motivated, the Senate of Nigeria flagrantly denied him constitutionally and internationally guaranteed right to a fair hearing by not providing him an opportunity to respond to the allegations against him. The Senate confirmation hearing therefore amounts to a nullification, or destruction of the very essence of the fundamental principles of fair hearing.”
“The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria relying on a baseless and politically motivated report declined to confirm the appointment of Ibrahim Magu as substantive chairman of the country’s leading anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Senate claimed that its action was based on a purported security report forwarded to it by the State Security Service.”
“But SERAP has reviewed the security report, which primarily alleged that sensitive and unauthorised EFCC official documents were found in Mr. Magu’s home.
However, SERAP is aware that this allegation was part of the conspiracy to harass Mr Magu and frustrate his anticorruption work, as he was unjustly detained for three weeks.
Following investigation by the police authorities in 2008, Mr Magu was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing, and in fact promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.”
“The report also incorrectly stated Mr Magu currently occupies a residence rented for N40 million at N20 million per annum and paid for by allegedly corrupt person. But SERAP’s finding shows that the property was in fact paid for by the Federal Capital Development Administration.”
“SERAP thus believes that the purported rejection by the Senate of Nigeria of Magu’s appointment as the chairman of EFCC is politically motivated and in bad faith and part of a persistent move by the National Assembly of Nigeria including the Senate and the House of Representatives and other agencies of government apparently working with them to undermine the ongoing fight against corruption which Mr Magu is leading, and invariably, the independence and freedom of action of anticorruption agencies including the EFCC.”
“SERAP is deeply concerned by intimidation, harassment and politically motivated allegations against one of the most efficient, focused, consistent and hardworking anti-corruption campaigners in our country.
These politically motivated allegations are not only to victimize him as the head of EFCC but also to harass, intimidate and frustrate the work of other anti-corruption and human rights campaigners and institutions in the country.” “SERAP considers Mr Magu to be a human rights defender within the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1998 (UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders).”
“SERAP therefore urges you to urgently assert your mandates to put pressure on the Senate of Nigeria and other agencies of government apparently working with them to end continuing harassment and intimidation of Mr Magu by immediately withdrawing any politically motivated allegations against him. We also urge you to send a strong message to the Senate of Nigeria and other agencies of government that the campaign of intimidation and harassment against human rights and anti-corruption campaigners is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated.” http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/serap-drags-senate-un-says-allegations-magu-politically-motivated/ 2 Likes |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by KingOvoramwen1(m): 11:23am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Senate that is a den of corrupt individuals led by corrupt Saraki can never confirm Magu, their tormentor in chief
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Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Jayson1: 11:28am On Dec 18, 2016 |
If he like, make e drag them to God, nothing for you magu a.k.a buhari's most loyal dog. 13 Likes |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Eazybay(m): 11:32am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Oh.... So d govt should listen to d UN?? Those who have supported d tyranny of dis govt should pls remain silent when d DSS turns on dem..
The world is a circus
This country is a .... 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by ZKOSOSO(m): 11:38am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Funny SERAPhin.... where were u when the madMagu was busy doing media trial upandan?? When he was about to arrest 8 months old ffk jnr in Ekiti Freezing a sitting governor bank account.....fayose.. Magu is guilty as charged before my own honourable court.. 41 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Miles300: 11:40am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Karma is just giving magu a Mouth Gig .. 33 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by fulaniHERDSman(m): 11:45am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Magumagu is an unrepentant thief ... he shouldnt be used to catch thieves. QED! 26 Likes |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by fulaniHERDSman(m): 11:47am On Dec 18, 2016 |
ZKOSOSO: Funny SERAPhin.... where were u when the madMagu was busy doing media trial upandan?? When he was about to arrest 8 months old ffk jnr in Ekiti Freezing a sitting governor bank account.....fayose..
Magu is guilty as charged before my own honourable court.. He should also be thrown into a dungeon for being a tool in the hands of those hounding the opposing voices. Magumagu remains a criminal in my eyes. Buhari should get us another "saint" shikenan! 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Atiku2019: 11:49am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Eazybay: Oh.... So d govt should listen to d UN?? Those who have supported d tyranny of dis govt should pls remain silent when d DSS turns on dem..
The world is a circus
This country is a .... Joke 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Atiku2019: 11:50am On Dec 18, 2016 |
fulaniHERDSman: Magumagu is an unrepentant thief ... he shouldnt be used to catch thieves. QED! You've said it All 12 Likes |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Emmaoga: 11:53am On Dec 18, 2016 |
Your girlfriend remove your charger from your phone which has 12% battery power remaining..then she plugs it in her phone which is 78%,then she starts using your own 12% to play temple run..is that________? A)love B)wickedness C)witchcraft
click like for A and hit share for B & C. 3 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by APCmyheart(m): 12:04pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Jayson1: If he like, make e drag them to God, nothing for you magu a.k.a buhari's most loyal dog. LOL wailing wailer, The last time i check Magu still remain EFCC boss... 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by APCmyheart(m): 12:06pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
ZKOSOSO: Funny SERAPhin.... where were u when the madMagu was busy doing media trial upandan?? When he was about to arrest 8 months old ffk jnr in Ekiti Freezing a sitting governor bank account.....fayose..
Magu is guilty as charged before my own honourable court.. The little you benefit from corruption will not make you brain function well. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Jayson1: 12:11pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
APCmyheart:
LOL wailing wailer, The last time i check Magu still remain EFCC boss... 5 Likes |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by ProfessorPeter(m): 12:15pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
So the rich can also cry? Magu is author and the finisher of his predicaments. FFK should be singing haleluja now 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by APCmyheart(m): 12:19pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Jayson1: Your likes are all over Nairaland, They just comment without even knowing how true is what they are commenting about is... 1 Like |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Jayson1: 12:24pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
APCmyheart:
Your likes are all over Nairaland, They just comment without even knowing how true is what they are commenting about is... k. 4 Likes |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by bayelsaowei(m): 12:36pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Magu is also now a victim of witch hunt... 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by ozoebuka1(m): 12:38pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
KingOvoramwen1: The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr Michel Forst, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders over alleged “intimidation, harassment and unfair treatment of Mr Ibrahim Magu, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria apparently working with other agencies of government to use a purported security report the Senate knew or ought to know is baseless and politically motivated to reject Mr Magu’s confirmation as substantive chairman of the EFCC.” SERAP said that “by relying on a report they knew or ought to know is baseless and politically motivated to reject Mr Magu’s appointment as chairman of the EFCC, the Senate of Nigeria has flagrantly violated his right to a fair hearing, and is implicitly working to weaken, intimidate, harass and ultimately undermine the independence and freedom of action of the EFCC in its efforts to combat high-profile official corruption.” Ibrahim Magu The organization urged Mr Forst to “urgently intervene in this matter to stop further intimidation and harassment of a prominent anti-corruption campaigner and human rights defender.” In the petition dated 16 December 2016 and signed by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni the organization said that, “SERAP believes that the action by the Senate of Nigeria and other agencies of government apparently working with them undermines and violates Nigeria’s international obligation to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the human rights of the citizens, which inevitably creates a duty for the government to establish efficient and independent anti-corruption mechanisms.” The petition reads in part: “apart from the fact that the allegations against Mr Magu are baseless and politically motivated, the Senate of Nigeria flagrantly denied him constitutionally and internationally guaranteed right to a fair hearing by not providing him an opportunity to respond to the allegations against him. The Senate confirmation hearing therefore amounts to a nullification, or destruction of the very essence of the fundamental principles of fair hearing.” “The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria relying on a baseless and politically motivated report declined to confirm the appointment of Ibrahim Magu as substantive chairman of the country’s leading anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Senate claimed that its action was based on a purported security report forwarded to it by the State Security Service.” “But SERAP has reviewed the security report, which primarily alleged that sensitive and unauthorised EFCC official documents were found in Mr. Magu’s home. However, SERAP is aware that this allegation was part of the conspiracy to harass Mr Magu and frustrate his anticorruption work, as he was unjustly detained for three weeks. Following investigation by the police authorities in 2008, Mr Magu was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing, and in fact promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.” “The report also incorrectly stated Mr Magu currently occupies a residence rented for N40 million at N20 million per annum and paid for by allegedly corrupt person. But SERAP’s finding shows that the property was in fact paid for by the Federal Capital Development Administration.” “SERAP thus believes that the purported rejection by the Senate of Nigeria of Magu’s appointment as the chairman of EFCC is politically motivated and in bad faith and part of a persistent move by the National Assembly of Nigeria including the Senate and the House of Representatives and other agencies of government apparently working with them to undermine the ongoing fight against corruption which Mr Magu is leading, and invariably, the independence and freedom of action of anticorruption agencies including the EFCC.” “SERAP is deeply concerned by intimidation, harassment and politically motivated allegations against one of the most efficient, focused, consistent and hardworking anti-corruption campaigners in our country. These politically motivated allegations are not only to victimize him as the head of EFCC but also to harass, intimidate and frustrate the work of other anti-corruption and human rights campaigners and institutions in the country.” “SERAP considers Mr Magu to be a human rights defender within the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1998 (UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders).” “SERAP therefore urges you to urgently assert your mandates to put pressure on the Senate of Nigeria and other agencies of government apparently working with them to end continuing harassment and intimidation of Mr Magu by immediately withdrawing any politically motivated allegations against him. We also urge you to send a strong message to the Senate of Nigeria and other agencies of government that the campaign of intimidation and harassment against human rights and anti-corruption campaigners is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated.”
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/serap-drags-senate-un-says-allegations-magu-politically-motivated/ one day, even Buhari will drag Nigeria to UN for mistreatment and I, on that day, I will just type " propaganda".... Sorry for quoting the whole writeup though. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Funlordjnr: 1:06pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Jayson1: If he like, make e drag them to God, nothing for you magu a.k.a buhari's most loyal dog. Definitely an Ipob tout? By their bitter, pained, hate filled, unobjective and bile filled posts ye shall always know them! 1 Like |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Jayson1: 1:19pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Funlordjnr:
Definitely an Ipob tout? By their bitter, pained, hate filled, unobjective and bile filled posts ye shall always know them! k. |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by wunmi590(m): 1:23pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Wetin concern me, just here to read comment and be entertained |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by SIRKOL(m): 1:25pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
See his face as if he is totally innocent.
ONE DAY I SHALL RULE AND ALL THESE BAST*RDS WILL REGRET WHY THEY EVER BECAME POLITICIANS 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Nobody: 1:25pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
click like if you didn't read the post to the end and went on commenting... 1 Like |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Agimor(m): 1:25pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Who doesn't know how criminal minded those Senator's are. You expect them Okay Magu so at the long run he will torment them. One thing I know of is that politicians are united when it comes to satisfying their evil desires both the ruling and opposition party. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by nwakibie3(m): 1:26pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
I don't know why people are taking panadol on another man's headache. It is a very simple case, let magu appear before the senate and clear himself. Since the incident Magu himself switched off his phones and has not even made a statement about the allegations; all he wants to do is to see buhari. Let him come out with evidence that the allegations made against him are false. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by rozayx5(m): 1:26pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
magu is a goner the foolish efcc chair that blows millions on private jets and first class flights magu is a crook .. same way with buhari and his misfits deal with magu and dump him in the darkest paet of kuje 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by michoim(m): 1:28pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Yes. This is a great move and a welcome development by SERAP. |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by Girlbestfriend(f): 1:28pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Jayson1:
k. hehehehehehhehe, u are been trolled on this post. I should be dancing with Joy, but but but 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by basadenet: 1:30pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
The same Serap did not complain when FG disobeyed several court judgements, brutality against the Shi'ites and many other infringement against some Nigerians. Serap is partial and is been used by some politicians for their selfish and devilish interest. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by twilliamx(m): 1:30pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
Watching |
Re: Magu: SERAP Drags Senate To UN; "Allegations Against Him Politically Motivated" by WizBLANCE(m): 1:30pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
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