A report by an online medium, TheCable, stated that the President was asked to appoint a new chairman for the anti-graft agency. A police source who is privy to the investigation but who pleaded anonymity because government has yet to take a decision on the matter said, “The Salami panel has been sending interim reports to the President. Its latest report, however, recommends Magu’s sacking from the EFCC and possible prosecution.”When asked why the report was sent when Magu had not yet opened his defence, the police officer said, “But Magu has been part of the process. Shittu said Magu had yet to open his defence and that it would be unjust for the panel to recommend his sacking. “Whether interim or final, you cannot issue the report without listening to all the witnesses and then take the defence.

Source: Punch August 22, 2020 00:22 UTC