SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, (THEWILL) – Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, Prof. Itse Sagay, says the Senate refused to confirm Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, because of his commitment to the war against corruption.
He stated that the senators feel threatened by Magu’s dedication
to the job, hence their rejection of his nomination for a second time.
The upper legislative chamber on Wednesday based its refusal to confirm Magu for the EFCC plum job on a report by the Department of State Services, DSS, which says the EFCC acting chairman failed an integrity test.
But speaking in an interview with The Nation, the PACAC chairman pointed out that Magu is a “man of integrity” who is “just too good for the job”.
His words, “They know that Magu has been outstanding in the fight against corruption, and that his achievements have simply been extremely praiseworthy. He’s been consistent; he’s committed. He’s a man of high integrity and his productivity has been high.
“The only reason they will refuse to confirm him is that they decided to be perverse on this occasion for reasons best known to them. Probably it’s known to everybody.
“Maybe it’s because he’s just too good for the job, and a lot of people are uncomfortable with people like that who are committed and determined to root out corruption from the country. That’s what it is.”
The senior advocate disclosed that no
law stops President Muhammadu Buhari from re-appointing Magu as EFCC’s acting or sending his name again to the Senate for confirmation.
“They have done their own part of the job – very good. They don’t appoint, they merely confirm. So, the appointor will continue to appoint,” he added.
