Make Saraki Acting President If Magu Must Go, Falana Tells ‘Desperate’ Senators

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has criticized senators calling for the removal of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Falana, who was reacting to the ongoing controversy surrounding the position of Magu, said the Senate can only remove the Acting EFCC boss if Senate President Bukola Saraki becomes Acting President of Nigeria.|

He further urged the Presidency to ignore calls by the legislatures to remove Magu, saying it is an apparent illegal move.

In his statement, he said, “In view of the foregoing, the implementation of the resolution of the Senate on the removal of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the acting Chairman of the EFCC should be ignored by the Presidency on account of its apparent illegality.

“However, the distinguished senators who are desperate to institutionalise official corruption and impunity in the country by removing Mr. Magu from office may have to wait for the planned installation of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!”