Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo reaffirmed the complete support of the Presidency on the embattled, Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) saying he is “going nowhere”. Speaking to some media organisations at the presidential villa in Abuja, on Thursday, Osinbajo said Magu has not committed any offence to warranted the treatment meted to him by the Senate during his confirmation.
The senate has demanded the replacement of the anti-graft czar who failed its screening on two separate occasions but the presidency has allowed Magu to carry on with his job. To protest the refusal to sack Magu, the upper legislative chamber suspended the screening of nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Magu is going nowhere. Seriously, what offence has this man committed?” he asked. “I have known him personally right from the time of the very first chairman of the commission till now, he is a very dedicated, trustworthy gentleman. Don’t forget he is also the most senior official of the EFCC.”
Osibanjo said the executive would not be stampeded over the matter of the EFCC chairman. This is not the first time that the vice-president would defend Magu publicly. Last year, he told reporters that Magu could carry on as head of the anti-graft agency without being confirmed by the senate.
