Breaking News: Senate Rejects Magu’s Nomination Over Security Report

The Senate has rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and 

Financial Crimes Commission by President Muhammadu Buhari, citing security report. 

The Senate’s spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi, revealed this Thursday afternoon after the Senators had 

spent over one hour behind closed doors discussing the matter of Mr. Magu’s confirmation.

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“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.

The Senate had slated today, Thursday, to screen Mr. Magu, now acting EFCC Chairman.

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