EFCC boss Magu will remain, whether Senate likes it or not – Prof Sagay

Head of President Buhari's Advisory Committee on Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay, has declared that the appointment of Ibrahim Magu, chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), will be “renewed” whether he is confirmed by the Senate or not.

The senate refused to confirm Magu’s appointment after leaving the matter pending for five months.

But in a hot chat with The Interview, which was revealed today Thursday, Sagay said: "Whether they like it or not, he (Magu) will be there. His chairmanship will keep on being renewed.

“Since Nuhu Ribadu left, we have not had a man with such sterling qualities as Ibrahim Magu and whether they like it or not, Magu will be there until he completes his term under the law.”

The EFCC chairman has a four-year tenure. From the EFCC Act, non-confirmation does not impair his duties.

Sagay said the Senate's action against Magu is “corruption fighting back”.