Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is fighting for his life and reputation as he seeks to challenge the allegations levied against him by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
In a 44-page document titled “RD: Alleged Case Of Conspiracy Enrichment Abuse Of Public Office And Other Infractions” written to the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel investigating allegations of corruption against him, Magu said that the complaints against him were fabricated and targeted at tarnishing his image and the credibility of the EFCC.
He said, “In several cases under investigation, recovery and management of assets, the office of the AGF has either interfered with the process or has been less cooperative and supportive.
“Also, the laidback approach of the office of the AGF in particular in cases of extradition has not been helpful.
“Rather than strengthening the institutional capacity of the commission and the provisions of section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006, the commission and its enabling statutes have been subjected to numerous attacks and blackmails majorly aimed at whittling down the powers of the commission.