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May 29: Governors, senators gang up against Magu

by Yusuf Alli



Ahead of May 29 exit date, some governors, ministers, and senators are pushing for the removal of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

They are mounting pressure on some Presidency officials to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari to “ease out” Magu.

It was learnt that many governors are jittery about Magu’s retention, following the clinical investigation of the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

This is the third time in two years that attempt has been made to give Magu the push from office by some politicians who are opposed to Buhari administration’s anti-corruption campaign.

There was a plot in January to send Magu on a course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) on or before the conclusion of the general elections.

The latest move is to sack Magu on or before May 29 when some of the governors would have completed their eight-year tenure.

A source, who spoke in confidence with our correspondent, said those who wanted Magu out had been alleging that the EFCC chairman’s stay might not assist the interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023.

The source said: “The arrowheads, including outgoing governors, have begun smear campaigns to poison the minds of Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, against Magu.

“They are said to be relying on three bogus/ fake reports against Magu allegedly submitted to the Presidency by an unknown government agency.

“They are also alleging lack of loyalty against Magu, claiming that he is working against APC’s interest from now till 2023.

“They cite how EFCC’s probe led to Onnoghen’s sudden resignation. They allege that Magu can go to any length to expose them, especially the outgoing governors, when they leave office.

“They are of the opinion that since they have skeletons in their cupboards, Magu can prosecute them once he is still in office.

“The promoters of the plot have co-opted politically exposed persons in the APC and the PDP.”

It was learnt that some Senators have also teamed up with aggrieved political office holders on the anti-Magu campaign.

The source added: “Some senators are jittery over possible confirmation of Magu after May 29, as they are afraid that he may go after them once they lose their privileged positions.

“They are aware that there are pending investigations against them, including over N1trillion unexecuted constituency projects. Magu is uncompromising in this regard.

https://thenationonlineng.net/may-29-governors-senators-gang-up-against-magu/

When the crowd cooks for one person

Jittery only? They would soon start shivering.
Dem never see anything..

Tujisureodds736:
Read below it

Why are you still poor. Scammers everywhere

Magu will always do what he is known for and that is Attacking perceived opposition.

When you read speculative news from "the nation" you just know..

No one is blackmailing you or lobbying for you to leave, its at the presidents discretion.

The never see anything yet. Especially Gov. Yari of Zamfara that will be jailed for killing his people and embezzling the state wealth....

Lie lie journalism
Trying hard to confuse himself thinking he is confusing Nigerian

The chicken will soon be home to roost .... Una go run taya

Why will they not gang up against him when he is bent on exposing and prosecuting them? Click on the first link on my signature if you would like to master how to make millions of naira via export trade.

Says Tinubu’s newspaper. Believe this and believe anything.

You mean the thieves who will not want to be investigated

They shall fail

This country is full of deluded politicians... Talking about 2023 when they never even enter 2019 finish..

The headline should read

Thieves in Nigeria gang up for removal of the longest serving acting chairman of EFCC.

I hate that Magu guy. EFCC deserves a better chairman

The showdown
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hisexcellency34:
I hate that Magu guy. EFCC deserves a better chairman

Like Dasuki or Wike?

Guilty politicians would always want to be against magu,nevertheless magu and all others are not that clean too.check my siggy for your chinese rmb.

This should appeal a single set of people. Meanwhile Efcc sister agent says highest level of corruption exist in the executive halls

Shameless people of our nation. There looting hole as been block. Barawo, theif, ole, what is theif in igbo language?