DonLo:
This only goes to show that Buhari is not a smart leader. A DSS under OBJ won't try such except he accents to it but wetin Buhari know. Don't blame the Senate but some elements in the presidency that didn't want Magu as the chairman, therefore, using their influence to get a DSS report to rubbish him before the action ready Senates whose majority of her members have corruption hanging over them.
Let's tell our self the truth, Magu too corrupt. How much be him salary way him they live for 40 million naira rented house while also flying private jet around the country. And to all those shouting, 'Magu must be confirmed', no only him competent among our about 200 million population.
Sagay should know that any abuse of the law just to please his friends in the presidency would later come to hurt him, because it would further destroy the judiciary which he represents.

progress69:


Unfortunately the bitter truth is Magu can continue in acting capacity the infinity cos no where is it stated in law that he can't continue acting after rejection. Until the president sends another name and is confirmed by the Senate, he remains the acting chairman. The only difference is he will be he wouldn't get the full benefits of a confirmed chairman.
I think u don't understand Nigeria's politics. Those gang of theives are only hiding behind a useless DSS report. Why will they request another report after the first report was sent to the attorney general for further investigations and actions, where it was found that most of the allegations were lies and bogus. Magu was then cleared by the attorney general. So which report again did NASS go to look for? Bare in mind that 2 different reports where sent by DSS signed by 2 different persons. I blame Buhari for this nonsense, it only shows he doesn't have a firm grip of his government. Magu is a threat and have stepped on toes.

bayelsaowei:
Must magu be the efcc chairman...what kind of country is this..??...

ayindejimmy:



The mistake the president make was not allowing Magu to be confirmed immediately before he would start stepping on toes. Since he knows the nature of his job and the composition of the NA

ayindejimmy:


We blame the senators because we saw their actions tat day. We saw the enthusiasm and dramatic display of absurdity by Malaye. Most especially, the Senate received a report at 5pm and hurriedly concluded the next day. And when you look at the statement from the DSS, it wasn't duly signed.

The mistake the president make was not allowing Magu to be confirmed immediately before he would start stepping on toes. Since he knows the nature of his job and the composition of the NA

southsouthman:
It is quite unfortunate that some learned and responsible Nigerians are blaming the senate for doing their job. I am very much aware the number of people DSS and EFCC have branded corrupt persons and put behind bars without that pronouncement coming from a competent court. The same DSS that claimed to have investigated other people, got them arrested and we applaud them claim here that they have investigated Magu and found him to be guilty of fraud and integrity yet those that would have applauded them if the person was related GEJ are the same persons castigating the DSS. Which way Naija. Why should we allow a fellow with questionable character to lead EFCC. Nigeria has one million and one persons that can performance far better than Magu. Magu should just go and sit down. When I hear the same people say the senate will not clear Magu because he is investigating some senators makes it more laughable. Are these saying that Magu will leave EFCC with the case files of these senators or what. Sentiment is our greatest problem in Nigeria. God help us

Dominiquez:
We should respect the separation of power to enable us have effective democracy.

Magu is not the last man standing in the fight against corruption and therefore should be asked to go.

Corruption is not just about money but also undermining the power of another arm of government.

jcflex:



http://punchng.com/magu-can-serve-indefinitely-presidential-committee-tells-buhari/

doctokwus:


I am now also thinking d man is a 2faced schemer, hiding under d cloak of an assumed integrity to be doing some bad things.

bayelsaowei:
so you're in support of this madness??..so without magu we can't move forward...??..

Mad country

doctokwus:

Not a mistake but a leadership deficit,some of which are beginning to manifest by d day under PMB.
I also don't bliv the DSS acted without pmb's knowledge.
I am now also thinking d man is a 2faced schemer, hiding under d cloak of an assumed integrity to be doing some bad things.

freeze001:
I guess the courts need to interprete the effect of non-confirmation of a political appointee by the Senate whose appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Senate.

Useless politics of attrition will see idiots turn the constitution on its head just to install a stooge in office. Is the confirmation of a nominee supposed to be a mere academic exercise where the Senate must approve every intended appointee of a President? Why should a person fail the test of integrity to substantively head an organisation and still remain head of same in acting capacity? Is it not the same powers n privileges he enjoys despite being adjudged unfit for that position?

No matter the political undertones or power play, the point is that the Senate has rejected an appointee based on security reports by the same Presidency. Why the hell would we all have to be fed with the arrogant posturing of the Executive and its appointees?

Saintp:


Bros, it is not news that the Senate is a den of thieves. However, the presidency through the DSS supplied the ammunition to the Senate to fire Magu. If DSS had clear Magu, the senators even though they don't like him would have no other choice than to confirm him.

freeze001:
I guess the courts need to interprete the effect of non-confirmation of a political appointee by the Senate whose appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Senate.

Useless politics of attrition will see idiots turn the constitution on its head just to install a stooge in office. Is the confirmation of a nominee supposed to be a mere academic exercise where the Senate must approve every intended appointee of a President? Why should a person fail the test of integrity to substantively head an organisation and still remain head of same in acting capacity? Is it not the same powers n privileges he enjoys despite being adjudged unfit for that position?

No matter the political undertones or power play, the point is that the Senate has rejected an appointee based on security reports by the same Presidency. Why the hell would we all have to be fed with the arrogant posturing of the Executive and its appointees?

sinistermind:
The way some people reason sef. We all read the DSS report on Magu which is a reason he was rejected by the senate n yet we are attckin the Senate. Assuming he was confirmed, with all the reports of misconduct, these same set of people will scream corruption in the Senate.

GavelSlam:


Yes I am in total support of Magu being the head of EFCC.

You lot always love to ring the bell of strong institutions as if we never had institutions before.

It's like saying Barcelona should drop Messi because they have strong institutions forgetting that certain individuals can interpret their roles better than others.

If the Senate acts in the dubious way they are acting presently the presidency must wield its stick -

Deputise Magu but make the chairman a figure head while Magu is de facto.

ISTANDWITHBUHAR:


Please how did one fail integrity test from distance? Why will you say someone fail integrity test without inviting him to come and defend himself hahha, I tire for how you think, So someone can fail you for job interview with you appearing before them?

freeze001:


Was he not asked by the Senate to respond to the report? What was his response? That he did not have a copy of such an important and indicting document on the basis of which he was being screened? Did he not know he should have prepared his response/defence in writing to be tendered before the Senate? Was he not aware of the report and d screening date? How else should his 'side of the story' have been heard?

jojomario:
If Saraki can be installed as senate president. Magu should be a work over. Corrupt leaders taking us backwards.

signz:


This just goes to show that Buhari unfortunately has lost control of the Presidency. That's why even after meeing Buhari, Saraki still didn't confirm Magu and Saraki still went ahead to embarrass Hameed Ali. Saraki knows that Buhari has lost control and he's exploiting it. We're now being ruled by cabals (not one cabal).

A certain cabal wants Magu to have the job another cabal doesn't.

Another fact to butress the point that Buhari has lost control is the memo by El rufai leaked to the press and lets not pretend we don't know who leaked it.

bayelsaowei:
so you're in support of this madness??..so without magu we can't move forward...??..

Mad country

bayelsaowei:
how can you bring in a messi analogy??..messi is an intelligent problem solver and a team player..magu is an olodo that is a thief and a biased nitwit...

I just hate this it must be magu syndrome..what has magu Don about ameachis case and other apc chieftains...who the ugly man epp??..nonsense...there are better unblemished nigerians that can run the efcc..simple questions magu couldn't answer and he should be the efcc chairman..

LordIsaac:
How can a thief screen his captor?

annnikky:
Magu should go and have seat joor, he's using buhari body language for his anti-corruption

GavelSlam:


Yes he must.

Must Saraki be Senate president?

freeze001:

ISTANDWITHBUHAR:



And what's that suppose to mean?

Realdeals:


You are more myopic than I do, who appoints the DSS DG? Under whose office are they operating?
Check the date of the DSS report, it was produced on the 14th March a day before the screening. Why should the DSS which is under the Presidency repeat the same thing, despite being aware of Magu's clearance by the AGF.
Blame Buhari under whose nostril all these are happening.

progress69:
you are myopic and don't know anything about politics. Those gang of theives are only hiding behind DSS. First and foremost, the DSS report First used was forwarded to the attorney General by the DSS, where it was found out that most of the allegations were frivolous, and he was cleared and given a clean bill. Why then will the Senate seek another report from the DSS after Magu has been cleared by the attorney general? Why was 2 different report sent by the DSS signed by 2 different people. The only person i blame here is Buhari. It just shows he doesn't have a firm grip of his government, and i am disappointed.