The suspended EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu has been making clarifications, denials, and throwing artful jabs since he was freed from the police cage Wednesday after 10 days in detention.
While he was locked away and dragged daily to the presidential panel probing corruption allegations against him, Magu was unable to defend himself as he was just being investigated blind.
His lawyers made vain efforts to get the Justice Ayo Salami panel to present Magu a copy of the allegations which Aso Rock sources describe as weighty.
The petitioner, AGF/Justice Minister Malami, would not deem that appropriate either—to provide a copy of the allegations so the suspect would know the grounds for the probe.
But in the course of his detention, Magu found himself mired in a bog of claims in the media, especially the News Agency of Nigeria which kept quoting sources within the investigative panel.
According to the media reports, Magu gave V.P Yemi Osinbajo N4bn, and Lagos lawyer Femi Falana, N28m, and a church general overseer bought a property in Dubai on his behalf, among other misappropriations.
NAN categorically stated Magu’s connection not only with the lawyer, but with a bureau de change operator in Kaduna who helped the anti-graft fighter launder money.
But since Magu found his voice, he has consistently described the AGF allegations as ‘nonsense’ and ‘falsehoods’–both in the media and in a letter his lawyers wrote on his behalf to the panel.
“Our client strongly denies this falsehood against the respected Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Our client has never given the sum of N4 billion or any sum at all to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria as wrongly reported,” the letter stated in part.
According to him, all the claims, Malami’s and all, are targeted at Osinbajo for a reason.
“This allegation is complete falsehood designed to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the Vice President,” he said.
He also spoke on the claim involving Falana.
“Our client never gave N28 million or any amount to Mr. Femi Falana SAN as maliciously reported. Our client also denies any link with a Kaduna-based Bureau De Change Operator as alleged.
Malami, who has been the hand in the glove in all this, and has periodically been updating the media on the presidential orders to suspend Magu and the commission’s directors, has yet to sort out his own allegations amidst the barrage swirling around Magu.
Simeon Kaase
July 17, 2020 at 5:01 am
This Government is very terrible. One would not understand who says the truth. However, in this Magu seems to be vindicated
James D. Gambar
July 17, 2020 at 5:18 am
It’s unfortunate that things are happening to our Leaders as an uncivilized Country. God have your way into the Life of our Leaders for the upliftment of this Nation.
Peter Akintunde
July 17, 2020 at 5:18 am
The panel has not followed due process. How can you alledge someone without a copy of the allegations raised against him? It is a blind investigation, a kangaroo panel.
Danson williams
July 17, 2020 at 11:57 am
Its big shame to some people who claim to be saints, now corruption become order of the day of this administratiin,even worsed than PDP govt. In fact If it a western nation this kind thing happened to number two citizen he or she ‘ll resign & go. Before & after 2019 general election, one time national spokesman to apc & a pupolar human activitist indicted VP of a corrupt practices, yet his office never vacated base on integrity. Via VP yemi osinbanjo was severally acussed of corruption 1) trader moni,which amounted to #91b during 2019 presidential elections now #4b was given him by ex- acting efcc chairman Mr Ibrahim magu. Baba resign to avert bigger one coming before 2023 general election.
Opalemo olanrewaju
July 17, 2020 at 5:25 am
Magu should be allowed to see the allegations against him so that the whole nation will not be in darkness
Evangelist okereke
July 17, 2020 at 5:27 am
We have understand Magu is saint who is not saints in in government of Nigeria. But yet we are still searching for a nation
Ene Kenneth okechukwu
July 17, 2020 at 5:37 am
We don’t have to add much rather Malami shout resign and defend him self of all the wealthy allocations.
King.
July 17, 2020 at 5:45 am
Magu has done nothing yet and malami should get set the real deal as magu will fight back with every thing he has.malami is hiding something he should just resign, he wants to destroy the good image of Mr vice president and the man that used bullion van is there.They to kill olisa metu for N400M,but the bullion van czar did nothing wrong.
Tunde
July 17, 2020 at 6:14 am
You cannot rubbish Gods glory. Osinbajo remains man of the people
Ayinde Adeosun
July 17, 2020 at 7:20 am
This is truely a drama
Alh Aliyi Mohammed
July 17, 2020 at 7:58 am
The A G F Malami most be investigated so the Low will take its course
Galadoma 1
July 17, 2020 at 8:49 am
These are the people whom Mr integrity trusted most thereby he handed the affairs of this country into their hands. The same people milking this country dry, it is a pity . These are president Buhari saints who are quick to point accusing fingers on the past leaders for corruption. They blamed the under performance of this administration on corruption of the past leaders. Yet they are heads and toes stinking in corruption. Personally, I see all these drama going on as God wants to expose the hypocritical looters. This is just the beginning of the drama.
Iorhemen Alfred David
July 17, 2020 at 9:03 am
This is The kind of Country we have, a good person is always made to look bad before the eyes of those who adore him. Nomatter what they do, we know him n ll loyal to him.
Alade Muhammed
July 17, 2020 at 11:38 am
Only Almighty God no the truth and he’s only one that can judge human beings can only tried their best let’s leave everything to him
Nasir Muhammad
July 17, 2020 at 11:41 am
All our country members are bad
Dukoni James
July 17, 2020 at 12:46 pm
The Accuser and the Accused , how can we detect the Truth ?
Rev. Pastor John O. Mkaanem
July 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm
God is watching everybody in this country including those that carry secret deals in secret places day and night to the disadvantage of the masses. Buhari said, “if we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill us and look at the shame the people he trusted are alleged to involve themselves in. The problem of Nigeria is bad leadership. The current administration should no hide under the of the loot by past leaders to deceive Nigerians. Those that are involved in corrupt practices should be sacked forthwith. There are many good Nigerians that serve well. The law should take it’s course. God bless Nigeria.
Okee George
July 17, 2020 at 12:59 pm
AGF if you are sure of your allegations against magu then provide him with a copy of the written allegation else you are a liar and a deceit a ploy for the presidency to tarnish the image of the VP. You know this administration has lost credibility.
Oliver Ukachi
July 17, 2020 at 5:45 pm
This is the kind of leaders we have I this country.. CRIMINALS!..Yesterday it was Orji uzokalu, today Magu, Osinbanjo, Akpabio and NDDC chairman and others…dirty dirty stories amongst the so called elites in Nigeria.. BIG SHAME!!
Oliver Ukachi
July 17, 2020 at 6:04 pm
This is the kind of stories we hear amongst our leaders, dirty dirty stories, yesterday it was Orji Uzo kalu and Torji and his son who is still a speaker Abia state House of Assembly… Today Magu, VP Osinbanjo and their allies… Corruption everywhere you go in Nigeria, yet we have anti graft agencies… All fighting to enrich themselves to the detriment of the masses.. When a poor man steals comon handset he wewill be jail with hard laboure no lawyer to defend him, but when they have misunderstanding with themselves and not agree to each other they began whitchhunting to expose their evil deeds against the country. If you dig deep you will find out that Malami is not also free….thieve cannot catch thieves…. Bounch of Criminals ruling the country…its a big shame!!
Oliver Ukachi
July 17, 2020 at 6:14 pm
This is the kind of stories we hear amongst our leaders, dirty dirty stories, yesterday it was Orji Uzo kalu and Torji and his son who is still a speaker Abia state House of Assembly… Today Magu, VP Osinbanjo and their allies… Corruption everywhere you go in Nigeria, yet we have anti graft agencies… All fighting to enrich themselves with hundreds of lawyers defending them to get their fare share from stolen money, all to the detriment of the masses.. When a poor man steals comon handset he wewill be jail with hard laboure no lawyer to defend him, but when they have misunderstanding with themselves and not agree to each other they began whitchhunting to expose their evil deeds against the country. If you dig deep you will find out that Malami is not also free….thieve cannot catch thieves…. Bounch of Criminals ruling the country…its a big shame!!
Okai
July 17, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Case subject to investigation,I urge interested person(s) to allow the panel conclude and we will all know the outcome.