•Governor withdraws support

Two presidential aides have swelled the ranks of people bidding to replace Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu.

Also, a governor in the North has withdrawn his support for Magu’s re-appointment following alleged refusal of the EFCC boss to halt ongoing investigation into some accounts of the state.
It was also learnt that some lobbyists are pushing for what is now known as “Ribadu Treatment” for Magu.

A former Chairman of EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was sent on a compulsory study
leave at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS) in 2007, demoted in August 2008 to a Deputy Commissioner of Police and frustrated out of the Nigeria Police Force.

He was reinstated by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan culminating in his retirement as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).
President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to make up his mind on who heads the EFCC despite the intense jostle for the job.

Investigation by our correspondent revealed that lobbying for the office of the EFCC chairman has delayed a definite pronouncement by the President on Magu, who has acted in the role for four years.

It was learnt that plot to “push Magu to NIPPS through the backdoor” could not sail through because no one was prepared to offend President Buhari.

The race for the office was compounded in the last one week by the interest of “very close” aides to the President, it was learnt on Thursday.

A source said: “Following the end of the tenure of the 8th Senate and the exit of ex-President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, it was assumed that it will be an easy ride to re-nominate Magu as substantive chairman of EFCC.

“Since August, a memo has been in the works to re-present Magu to the 9th Senate but it has got stuck due to intrigues over the post within and outside the Presidential Villa.

“So far, we have four top police officers, including a retired Commissioner of Police, jostling to displace Magu. Two “very close” aides to the President are the latest entrants. These have the backing of the powers that be and they wield much influence.

“Magu’s achievements do not count to these aides and their backers. The only thing working for the Acting EFCC chair is his stellar performance since 2015. Being from a poor home with limited connections due to the nature of his job, Magu is looking forward to God and President Buhari to decide his fate.”

Investigation revealed that a governor from the North, who used to be the arrowhead of lobbyists for Magu’s re-nomination has backed out because the Acting chairman of the EFCC has refused to bend the rules.

The governor is unhappy that the EFCC has been probing the accounts of his state, following the interception of some suspicious payments.
His assumption is that it will be difficult to control EFCC under Magu.

“The Acting EFCC chairman is insisting on fairness to all whether a friends or not. He said the ongoing investigation does not mean the governor is corrupt. He feels that the governor might not be aware of a systemic challenge in his government which he needs to address to block leakages.”

Another source added: “We have a few other former and serving governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who do not want the President to retain Magu. They alleged that if Magu gets a substantive appointment, he might be more “punchy.”

“The argument of the police chiefs are selling the ‘Ribadu treatment’ for Magu is that he ought to grow professionally instead of remaining with the EFCC.

“The challenge they have is that they do not know how the President will react if Magu is sent to NIPPS without Presidential approval.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/more-join-race-to-replace-magu-as-efcc-boss/

Sharp and nice one. Here you go!!!

Let the best person emerge

What is this disjointed write up by The Nation news outlet? So the EFCC chair is now so indispensable that no replacement can be found for him? Well,the cabal will keep Ibrahim Magu again on the job & it's nepotism again.

Let's see if there will be change

This man should continue his good job.

Yahoo boiz too are not in support

Rubbish article from brown envelope journalists trying to launder Magu's image.

B

Nothing concern me

Na sack fit amsef

Na Aboki go still get ham

Magu Magu the Magneto of Criminals & Yahoo Boys.

ImmaculateJOE:
Na Aboki go still get ham

abi o

Racoon:
What is this disjointed write up by The Nation news outlet? So the EFCC chair is now so indispensable that no replacement can be found for him? Well,the cabal will keep Ibrahim Magu again on the job & it's nepotism again.

this is just tinubu paper. magu is safe and secure

Efcc

His tenure cannot end because he is the ACTING efcc chairman and not efcc chairman. When the legislative arm of the government confirms him, then his tenure would begin.....

If it will reduce the price of rice in the market then, they should fire down

Racoon:
What is this disjointed write up by The Nation news outlet? So the EFCC chair is now so indispensable that no replacement can be found for him? Well,the cabal will keep Ibrahim Magu again on the job & it's nepotism again.

Had same thoughts too. Individuals ought not be glued to a job
However a replacement may even perform better.

Like for Magu

NLSavage:
abi o

I tells you. Buhari's nepotism is second to none.

Fulani matter... E no concern me

Over Buhari's dead body

APC fans how market na

Una 2 busy dey fight 4 Buhari n Buhari ppl dey up dey fight 4 position... lol

So, it's only northerners that are eternally FIT to be EFCC Chairman! The lopsided challenges against southern Nigeria is suffocating! Maybe our children could be luckier.

This write-up sef....gbara gbada...

If President Buhari needs him to remain there, he will. All these stories of his fighting Govs , punchy, etc....is just to make the report look attractive.

He has done his best but there is always someone who can do it better. I will prefer a serving Police Officer, whose leash can still be controlled by the PSC.

Nonetheless, I still think this President will retain him.

Smellos everywhere

There's always a better person for any job....