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The fate of former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been sealed following the nomination for confirmation of acting Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of the EFCC.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter bro the Senate has asked that Bawa be confirmed as substantive chairman.
This implies that Magu’s hope of returning to the Commission is sealed and he can be effectively prosecuted for alleged crimes.
Buhari’s letter to Senate
PRESIDENT BUHARI REQUESTS SENATE TO CONFIRM ABDULRASHEED BAWA AS EFCC BOSS
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004.
Bawa, 40, is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of Advance Fee Fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes.
He has undergone several specialized trainings in different parts of the world, and was one of the pioneer EFCC Cadet Officers in 2005.
Bawa holds a B.Sc degree in Economics, and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
February 16, 2021
