Politics
Just In: Corruption! Buhari Likely To Replace SGF Babachir, DG NIA Oke
There were indications last night that the Presidency may not recall the suspended officials.
President Muhammadu Buhari there are indications that Dr. Habibat Lawan will replace SGF, Babachir Lawal while Amb. Arab Yadam to replace the embattled DG National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Oke.
Besides, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the wife of the suspended DG for questioning. But some members of the kitchen cabinet are opposed to the grilling of Mrs. Folashade Oke by EFCC since the President has raised a three-man committee to investigate the DG.
They said the presidential panel should complete its assignment before the EFCC moves in.
The suspension of the two officials was to enable the Federal Government investigate alleged infractions against them before a formal acceptance of their resignation.
Babachir will be probed over alleged N200million contract awarded to a company, Global Vision Limited, allegedly linked with him by the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE) for the clearing of “invasive plant species” (weeds) in Yobe State.
Oke is being investigated for alleged $43.4million operations cash, which was found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at apartment 7B in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos.
