President Buhari has shared his view on the current corruption allegations levelled against the former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.
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Below are some 5 things the president commented about in a statement released by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, on Saturday.
1.”A series of documented allegations were made against the Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations levelled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted.”
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2.”The EFCC does not revolve around the personality of an individual, and as such cannot be seen through the prism of any individual.”
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3.An investigative panel was constituted in compliance with the extant laws governing the convening of such a body. As is the proper procedure, when allegations are made against the Chief Executive of an institution, and in this case an institution that ought to be seen as beyond reproach, the Chief Executive has to step down from his post and allow for a transparent and unhindered investigation.”
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4. “The suspension of Mr Ibrahim Magu, allows the institution to continue carrying out its mandate without the cloud of investigation hanging over its head.”
5. “Mr Magu is being availed the opportunity to defend himself and answer the allegations against him. This is how it should be, as is the fact that under the Laws of Nigeria every citizen is presumed and remains innocent until proven guilty.”
