The federal executive council (FEC) has distanced itself from the statement of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on the confirmation of nominations made by the executive.

In April, Osinbajo had told select media organisations, including TheCable, that he was in support of the view of Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, that the executive did not need to send the name of Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to the senate for confirmation.

“There is an argument, whether or not we need to present him (Magu) for confirmation and that’s a compelling argument from Femi Falana,” Osinbajo had said.

“His (Falana) argument is that under the constitution, section 171, and if you look at that section, it talks about the appointments that the president can make. They include appointments of ministers, ambassadors and heads of agencies such as the EFCC. In that same section 171, the constitution rightly said that certain appointments must go to the senate such as ministerial and ambassadorial appointments. Those of heads of agencies like the EFCC do not have to go to the senate. That’s what the constitution says. But the EFCC act, which of course as you know is inferior, says that EFCC chairman should go to the senate for confirmation.

“I am sure that even a pocket book lawyer knows that when a legislation conflicts with constitution, it’s the constitution that prevails. I agree with Mr Falana that there was no need in the first place to have sent Magu’s name to the senate.”

Two months after the statement was made, the upper legislative chamber refused to accede to Osinbajo’s request of confirming Lanre Gbajabiamila as the director-general of Nigeria Lottery Commission.

The senate also resolved to suspend the consideration of all the nominees which the executive sends to it for confirmation, asking Osinbajo to withdraw his statement.

Fielding questions from reporters at the post FEC brefing, Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, said the cabinet cannot defend what it did not decide on.

“Although the issue came up for discussion at the cabinet meeting, since the cabinet was not particularly connected or reached a consensus to maintain a particular position, it cannot begin to defend what it did not decide on,” Malami said.

“The fundamental consideration about the alleged statement is the fact that at no point ever did the federal executive council sit down to arrive at the decision in one way or the other as far as the issue of nomination or otherwise is concerned.

“So, I do not think it constitutes an issue for the federal executive council to make any clarification about because it has never been considered by the FEC.”

source: https://www.thecable.ng/cant-defend-fec-disowns-osinbajo-nominees-confirmation?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThecableTopStories+%28TheCable+%C2%BB+Top+Stories%29

They have started denying him.
Time to betray Osibande.

I'm of the opinion that osibanjo should be impeached with immediate effect before he causes more problems to our already frail system. We have seasoned and credible men who can handle the affairs of this nation with absolute maturity. This is surely a wrong time to groom a political greenhorn because such will be to our own detriment

ok

betrayal is their second name....

“His (Falana) argument is that under the constitution, section 171, and if you look at that section, it talks about the appointments that the president can make. They include appointments of ministers, ambassadors and heads of agencies such as the EFCC. In that same section 171, the constitution rightly said that certain appointments must go to the senate such as ministerial and ambassadorial appointments. Those of heads of agencies like the EFCC do not have to go to the senate. That’s what the constitution says. But the EFCC act, which of course as you know is inferior, says that EFCC chairman should go to the senate for confirmation.

“I am sure that even a pocket book lawyer knows that when a legislation conflicts with constitution, it’s the constitution that prevails. I agree with Mr Falana that there was no need in the first place to have sent Magu’s name to the senate.”
THAT POCKET BOOK LAWYER, DINO MELAYE WILL NOT COME AND READ THIS 'SIMPLE AND CORRECT' ENGLISH NOW, 'RECALL' HAS NAILED HIS HIS RIGHT EAR... SHIOR!

Lol

Osinbajo doesn't need you rogues; he only need God and the support of we, the masses. So you can all go to hell.

I pray he comes out alive...

HMMMM

Ok

what is betrayal here,he said they discussed it in the fec but they didn't decide in it.the fec does not decide who chairs the efcc.

After what the afonja,s did to jona good luck anything can happen , I won't be moved

Only idiots call this betrayal. Who defends someone that makes false statements. Only boot lickers abd trivaled do. This arguements I'd so retarded I'm surprised we really need to take it to court.

I'm better court will side with Senate. The act establishing the EFCC says it has to go through senate. If they didn't need confirmation why is he in acting capacity. Better yet why did you waste time submitting name 2 to be rejected. Only reason people are listening to Osinbanjo nonsense is because sectionalism.

Ah no tell you of the fate awaiting the mere commissioner

Osinbade has been told in clear terms that he's just a mere commissioner

I see an Abiola scenario repeating itself

Why are these guys out to frustrate Osibanjo??

Exactly what they did to Good luck buh failed, they will fail again....

Alu na eme na obodo aaaa

Hu cares

we want biafra

hmmm

Malami is an error from day one.

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givbitcoin:
I'm of the opinion that osibanjo should be impeached with immediate effect before he causes more problems to our already frail system. We have seasoned and credible men who can handle the affairs of this nation with absolute maturity. This is surely a wrong time to groom a political greenhorn because such will be to our own detriment

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Senseless

If Osinbajo should be impeached for making a statement then what should the senate do to that incapacitated London ghost worker

TheFreeOne:
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If Osibanjo does not resign, he will be impeached. If none of these happens he might end up bringing this country to ruin. You can see that his inexperience stinks. Otherwise how could a man in that position try to undermine the role of the senate just because one nettlesome lawyer suggested so? Think!

chai

I wonder if Osinbajo has lost his senses when he was saying such or has he eaten apple from Bubu...

givbitcoin:


If Osibanjo does not resign, he will be impeached. If none of these happens he might end up bringing this country to ruin. You can see that his inexperience stinks. Otherwise how could a man in that position try to undermine the role of the senate just because one nettlesome lawyer suggested so? Think!

I agreed

TheFreeOne:

Senseless

If Osinbajo should be impeached for making a statement then what should the senate do to that incapacitated London ghost worker

Nature has already addressed the pig.

obonujoker:
Why are these guys out to frustrate Osibanjo??

Exactly what they did to Good luck buh failed, they will fail again....

No body is frustrating him based on this, now pause and take few minutes to reflect magu's confirmation process in the Senate, be very honest to your self where you impress with the way and manner he was responding to questions asked? Above all, is Magu the only one that can do that job effectively?

givbitcoin:
I'm of the opinion that osibanjo should be impeached with immediate effect before he causes more problems to our already frail system. We have seasoned and credible men who can handle the affairs of this nation with absolute maturity. This is surely a wrong time to groom a political greenhorn because such will be to our own detriment

I don't even know how to explain how daft you are. Is Osinbajo you're calling a green horn, a man that was attorney general of Lagos for almost a decade.

First of all, he was talking specifically about the office of the chairman of the EFCC, not all appointees of the President.

Then do you know how absurd what the Justice Minister Malami said is?

Osinbajo is the Acting President, the power of the presidency resides in him presently. So does the president needs to take permission from the Federal Executive Council or the Minister of Justice?

Anyway, we understand what they are trying to do. We are not surprised. If it is the lord's will that Osinbajo becomes president, he will. And if he Malami will need to be fired for the Ministry of Justice to run smoothly under Osinbajo, he will be fired. And heaven will not fall

ShobayoEmma:
Osinbajo doesn't need you rogues; he only need God and the support of we, the masses. So you can all go to hell.

Which masses are u talking about?

FearGodinall:
No body is frustrating him based on this, now pause and take few minutes to reflect magu's confirmation process in the Senate, be very honest to your self where you impress with the way and manner he was responding to questions asked? Above all, is Magu the only one that can do that job effectively?

Magu is a thief bro, just like them.... however, Magu failed all his test.... and nope he isn't..

and the coordinator is even a lawyer by profession.