Amaechi said this in an interview with newsmen while reacting to the rejection of Ibrahim Magu by the Senate.
He said that security reports against Magu called for thorough and strict investigation.
“Nigerians should not be in a hurry to condemn the Senate. “We should not neglect the constitutional role of each arm of government,” Amaechi said.
The former speaker, who commended President Buhari for success recorded in the war against corruption campaign, warmed against undermining it.
He said that EFCC as anti-graft body ought not to be led by a person of unquestionable character and proven integrity. Amaechi expressed optimism in the cooperation of the executive and legislature in resolving the issue.
He described the development as the beauty of democracy anchored on checks and balances. Amaechi, however, advised the executive and senate to respect each other’s constitutional roles in the emergence of a substantive EFCC chairman.
Senate on Dec. 16 rejected Ibrahim Magu during screening as the substantive EFCC chairman for alleged. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com