Enemies Of Nigeria Behind Magu’s Ordeal, Ex- EFCC Boss’ Classmates Tell Buhari
Former classmates of suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to see the powerful forces against the top cop as the handiwork of persons bent on tarnishing his (Magu’s) image using their connection in high places.
The classmates under the auspices of the Yerwa Practicing Primary School, YPPS, at a press briefing in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital expressed confidence that the judicial panel of inquiry which investigated Magu on sundry allegations of corruption would vindicate him having submitted its report to the President.
Chairman of the association, Al-Hasan Ibn Abu-Bakr Sultan said Magu has done Nigeria a world of good in his chosen career, stating that his refusal to compromise was the sole reason he has been singled out for harsh treatment by those whose toes he stepped on.
The statement read in part: “It has now become pertinent for the above association to express its concern over the consistent attacks and wide range of unfounded allegations levelled against one of its alumni, the acting chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Mustafa Magu.
“We believe that the objective of these allegations and other unsubstantiated claims are targeted at tarnishing his noble character and crucifixion by certain predators, who were once investigated by his commission and are determined to ensure Magu’s downfall for purposes of undue relevance and selfish reasons.
“We are not in a position to give judgment on the face-off between Ibrahim Magu and those elements and some pending issues that resulted to his erroneous suspension particularly now that the report of the Judicial Commission of inquiry headed by Justice Isa Ayo Salami is before the President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari.
“However, we are confident in our in-depth analysis of the whole saga and believe that Ibrahim Magu will be vindicated following justice and fair judgment from Mr President’s constituted Review Committee of Justice Salami-led panel Report.
“Since the inception of the Justice Isa Salami-led Commission of Enquiry to investigate Ibrahim Magu over alleged mismanagement of recovered assets, insubordination and abuse of office, we the alumni of this association decided to give the panel benefit of doubt.
“This is because of Magu’s past record of being above board. But the recent happenings during and after the proceeding has compelled the association to break its silence and demand through this forum justice, equity and fair play in the entire proceedings and the outcome of the investigation of the panel.”
The group described Magu as “one of our ambassadors who over a period, has given us a cause to be proud of (belonging to this association) and so, members of this association are in a better position to extol the virtues and noble character of Ibrahim Magu whom we have been interacting with as colleagues, old school- and class-mates for decades knowing the motto of our school (Honesty is the Best Policy),” even as they added that “there is no credible testimony more than the one coming from a childhood friend particularly school or classmate.”
