Senate explains why Maju's EFCC nomination was rejected

Magu

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

Senate spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi said the rejection was based on security report.

The leadership of the Senate had held a one hour closed door meeting earlier on Thursday.

“The Senate wish to inform the public that based on available security report, the Senate cannot proceed with confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the 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.