President Muhammadu Buhari has told the Senate that the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, have been cleared of alleged corrupt practices following an investigation into allegations against them.
In a letter read during plenary today, Tuesday, by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, which re-nominated Magu as Chairman of the EFCC, the President said Magu and Lawal were cleared of corruption in a report by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).
In the letter, Buhari requested the upper legislative chamber to reconsider its decision to reject the appointment of Magu as substantive chairman of the EFCC.
The letter was read shortly after the Senate returned from a closed-session that lasted about 80 minutes.
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo had sent the letter to the Senate on Sunday evening. [myad]
