DSS Memo to AGF: Magu is Corrupt, Unfit to Lead EFCC

More facts have emerged why the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu failed to be confirmed as substantive chairman of the anti-graft agency.

A memo from the Director – General of the Department of State Service to the Attorney General of the Federation revealed that Magu lacks the prerequisite and necessary professionalism needed to prosecute the anti-corruption war of the present administration.

According to the Memo which was signed by one Folashade Bello on behalf of the DG, DSS, Magu was indicted for leaking various sensitive state documents to an individual currently under prosecution by his agency for alleged corruption.

The service in the memo was convinced that for Magu who narrowly escaped dismissal from the Police Force six years ago to be neck deep in corruption and unprofessional conduct is a proof of his preference for personal aggrandizement over national interest.

Part of the report read thus, “An officer appointed as Acting Chairman of EFCC should by all means be one of impeccable credentials with proven integrity and capacity to lead the nation’s fight against graft in high and low places. Thus far, it is evidence from Magu’s antecedence that he is by no means that kind of officer.

“His relationship with Umar Mohammed which involved disclosure of very sensitive and classified documents in his possession shows lack of professionalism and has soiled his integrity. More so, for an officer who was indicted and nearly dismissed 6 years ago, to again be involved in similar circumstances it is clear that Magu is a Perennial offender and cannot change.

“Also worthy is the fact that Magu exhibited a total lack of judgment where it matters most. He accepted to move into a tastily furnished accommodation without any scrutiny of how it was furnished, this is curious and speak volumes of his personality.