Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, says
Ibrahim Magu, must not be the substantive chairman
of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC).
Melaye said this while contributing to a debate on the
floor of senate on Tuesday.
The senator said Magu could serve in other capacities
as his mates were area commanders and divisional
police officers (DPOs).
He wondered why Magu “is still parading himself as
the chairman of the EFCC” after being rejected by
senate.
“Those who have failed (nominees rejected) should go
back. Magu is not the only Nigerian angel. They
should bring another person, we will examine him and
pass him if qualified. Magu’s mates are area
commanders and DPOs. He can serve this country in
other capacities,” he said.
“I am moving a motion that it becomes abominable for
you to even read another confirmation letter from the
executive. We don’t want to hear any letter from the
executive again until the integrity and position of this
senate is respected by the executive arm of
government.
“It was in the senate that we invited Magu. Magu came
for a job interview and failed and a result, he was
rejected by the senate of the federal republic of
Nigeria. As I speak to you, Magu is still parading
himself as the chairman of the EFCC despite the
rejection by the senate.
“The same executive that has allowed Magu to
continue to stay in office now wrote you a letter that
we should confirm somebody I raised my voice on the
floor on the senate about that went to resume without
confirmation. He was chased out and they have now
they have submitted his name for confirmation.
“Before we went on break, we confirmed the
nomination of some RECs but the executive only swore
in some and left the others. The integrity of the senate
is at test on the inconsistencies of the executive in
hiring and firing. It is time we apply breaks. This
senate cannot be insulted.”
TheCable
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