Magu : Findings By Probe Panel Could Embarrass The Presidency |The Source

By Akinwale Kasali

If the Presidency is to be believed, shock and surprises await Nigerians in the ongoing probe of the embattled and suspended Acting Chairman of the   Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

In a subtle hint that the Presidency hit the bull’s eye when it ordered for the investigation, Shehu  Garba, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity said the snippets from the Hon. Justice Ayo Salami-led investigation are worth the effort.

Shehu also said the findings could embarrass the Presidency, but said in the end, it would be vindicated.

The Presidency has, therefore, asked Nigerians to prepare for surprises as the Panel prepares to submit its report.

Shehu, stated this on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Sunday.

Shehu said the Presidency had been receiving some little updates from the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel and the findings would surprise Nigerians.

He, therefore, asked Nigerians to ignore the outbursts of certain persons who have questioned the probe.

Responding to a question on claims by Magu’s lawyers that the probe was a witch-hunt, Shehu said, “I guess this is a question for the Justice Ayo Salami panel and I must say that panel is composed of some of this country’s most honoured people with integrity who will do the right thing.

“I am not going to pre-empt the panel investigation, but I just advice Nigerians to hold their hearts in their hands. By the time they are done with this job and they come out with the reports, prepare yourselves for surprises.

“I don’t know what will come out but if the hints we are getting from what is being done over there is anything to go by, I think that Nigerians should not be confused by any outbursts by anybody”.

The President’s spokesman said the probe of Magu could cause temporary embarrassment to the President Muhammadu Buhari, but in the end, the government would be vindicated.

The panel led by Salami is investigating over 20 allegations levelled against Magu, which majorly bothers on Corruption and insurbodination.

Among the many allegations brought against Magu is that he bought a house in Dubai worth over N550m while the interest accrued to N550bn recovered funds could not be accounted for.

The Presidency had suspended Magu and about 11 directors of the EFCC to allow for a seamless investigation.