Senate rejects Magu as EFCC chairman

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Citing security report, the Senate on Thursday rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Spokesperson of the Senate, Aliyu Abdullahi, who emerged from a closed-door meeting where Mr. Magu’s confirmation was discussed said: “The Senate wishes to inform the public that based on available security report, the Senate cannot proceed with the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

“The nomination of Ibrahim Magu is hereby rejected and has been returned to the President for further action,” Mr. Abdullahi said.
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