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Oluwatoyin Ojaomo, the lawyer of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has said the forces behind corruption in Nigeria are more powerful than Covid-19.

Ojaomo said this on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Monday while reacting to the investigation of Magu by a Presidential panel.

The lawyer said his client was under probe because the recoveries he announced publicly and the funds remitted to the government’s coffers did not correspond.

He said the funds remitted were more than the monies declared.

Ojaomo said, “When you are fighting corruption, the forces behind corruption are so powerful; they are more powerful than Covid-19. You can imagine what is happening. Instead of Magu to be celebrated, those powerful corrupt persons who have the media backing them are trying to call a dog a bad name so they can hang it.”

The lawyer said asset recovery was a continuous process and as such there would always be discrepancies in figures.

Also speaking, activist Auwal Musa aka Rafsanjani, said Magu’s experience has again shown the need for a legal framework on asset recovery and management.

Rafsanjani, who is the Head, Transparency International, said if Magu is humiliated, it could also discourage those who are genuinely dedicated to the fight against corruption.

“I don’t think it is a good development for persons who are fighting corruption to be framed,” he said.

“Instead of looking at Magu, we should look at the legal and institutional deficits in the area of recovery,” he added.

https://punchng.com/forces-behind-corruption-stronger-than-covid-19-magus-lawyer/


Lalasticlala

Lol...those forces are the hypocrites in the government you serve and they've even recruited your boss. Pls practice what you preach or change your speech

APC and the cabal loyal to Mamman Daura scheming for 2023
Malami should not rejoice yet because after Magu, he will be disposed soon like a Sanitary pad. He and Magu have been marked down for slaughter

He should be investigated and if found guilty, he should pay the price. He is not above the law. However, it is quite shameful owing to the office he holds.

The greatest mistake Buhari will make is to remove Magu.

"Stronger than covid-19"..na e make him go do palliative for him sef,by him sef.

Aufbauh:
The greatest mistake Buhari will make is to remove Magu.

He and Malami are going to be sacked. Malami has been involving in shady deals with some top corrupts elements through his position as AGF by
leaving them of the hooks and this has angered magu who has vowed to go after Malami allies. Before November, the duo will be shown the exit door

So Coronavirus is no more the cause of corruption when Magu's corruption is being exposed by the DSS? Idiot!

The lawyer said asset recovery was a continuous process and as such there would always be discrepancies in figures .

So a lot of yams have gone missing from the Yam keeper?

Interesting

Ask Saraki...Atiku and dino...The real thieves...