Senator Dino Melaye has said Ibrahim Magu does not qualify
to be the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC).
Melaye said this while contributing to a debate on the floor
of the Senate on Tuesday.
The Senator representing Kogi West, also mocked Magu by
saying his mates were area commanders and divisional police officers (DPOs).
Melaye wondered why Magu “is still parading himself as the
chairman of the EFCC” after being rejected by Senate.
“Those who have failed (nominees rejected) should go back.
Magu is not the only Nigerian angel. They should bring another person, we will
examine him and pass him if qualified. Magu’s mates are area commanders and
DPOs. He can serve this country in other capacities,” he said.
“I am moving a motion that it becomes abominable for you to
even read another confirmation letter from the executive.
“We don’t want to hear any letter from the executive again
until the integrity and position of this senate is respected by the executive
arm of government.
“It was in the senate that we invited Magu. Magu came for a
job interview and failed and a result, he was rejected by the senate of the
federal republic of Nigeria.
“As I speak to you, Magu is still parading himself as the
chairman of the EFCC despite the rejection by the senate.
“The same executive that has allowed Magu to continue to
stay in office now wrote you a letter that we should confirm somebody I raised
my voice on the floor on the senate about that went to resume without
confirmation. He was chased out and they have now they have submitted his name
for confirmation.
“Before we went on break, we confirmed the nomination of
some RECs but the executive only swore in some and left the others.
“The integrity of the senate is at test on the
inconsistencies of the executive in hiring and firing. It is time we apply
breaks. This senate cannot be insulted.”
By Ifreke Inyang
