Senate Rejects Magu As EFCC Chairman, Cites Security Report

The Senate has rejected Ibrahim Magu’s nomination as Chairman of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Aliyu
Abdullahi who addressed journalists after a closed-door session on
Thursday, said the rejection was based on “security report.”
“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.
He said the rejection would be communicated to President Muhammadu Buhari
to take further action.