The presidency affirmed that there are other individuals in the commission who can be trusted to carry on the anti-corruption fight. It also explained that the probe affords Magu the opportunity to defend himself. The statement said the suspension of Magu allows the commission to continue with its work without the cloud of an investigation hanging over it. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “Mr Magu was not immune – and regardless of the obvious embarrassment that potential acts of wrongdoing by him, given the office he held, may appear for the government.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 11, 2020 18:22 UTC