SAN FRANCISCO, February 01, (THEWILL) – The Senate has applauded a ruling by a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, which ruled that the upper chamber of the National Assembly had the powers to confirm or reject the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi, who briefed journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the ruling has vindicated the Senate in its rejection of Magu.
“We are pleased with this judgment and we want to salute Nigeria’s judiciary for always rising up to the occasion to protect our democracy and deepen our democratic processes,” the Senate’s spokesperson said as he made copies of the ruling available to journalists.
THEWILL recalls that the Senate had rejected Magu’s appointment based on a report by the Department of State Services (DSS) which disqualified him.
The lawmakers had also placed an embargo on confirmation of all appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari which required legislative approval to protest against the Presidency’s position that some appointments did not require the Senate’s approval.
Sabi-Abdullahi stated that the embargo would remain until Magu is replaced.
