Osinbajo Writes IGP, Wants Blogger
Investigated Over N4bn Allegation
According to Channels Nigeria
Lawyers to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have written to the Inspector General
of Police asking for a full investigation into allegations made by an online
journalist Jackson Ude from Point-Blank news who on the 8th of July 2020 wrote
an article alleging that the vice president had received 4 billion naira from
the embattled EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu.
According to the article, the money was part of a 39 billion naira loot by Mr
Magu.
The blogger is also said to have alleged that the embattled EFCC chair is
begging for a soft landing from the presidential panel because of this.
The letter written by the chambers of Bayo Osipitan and Co dated 8th July 2020
describes the allegations as vicious and malicious meant to portray the vice
president as a dishonest and disloyal public officer unfit for the office of
the vice president.
The letter called for a thorough investigation into the allegations made by
Jackson Ude, noting that if those claims are found to be false, then criminal
proceedings for criminal defamation should be brought against Jackson Ude.
Osinbajo’s call comes on the heels of an ongoing probe into the operations of
Ibrahim Magu as acting boss of the EFCC.
Magu, who is believed to have been removed from office is spending a fourth
day in the custody of the Nigeria Police.
This comes as the presidential panel continues its investigation into the
activities of the commission under the leadership of Magu.
The panel is reported to have extended its probe to properties alleged to
have been acquired by Magu in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On Tuesday night, a team of security officials reportedly searched his homes
in Abuja and were reported to have left with some documents, although it was
not confirmed if anything incriminating was found during the search.
Also, the Presidency believes the probe has reinforced the commitment of the
Buhari administration to transparency and accountability.
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