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Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by dre11(m): 5:44pm On Feb 13, 2017
Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 governors threaten war with EFCC chair, Ibrahim Magu


Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have threatened to declare war on the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, over what they described as “unwarranted attack on the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, its officials and associated entities,” presidency officials familiar with the matter have told PREMIUM TIMES.

The EFCC has in the past weeks been investigating the governors’ handling of the Paris Club refund made to states by the Federal Government, and has invited officials of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) secretariat over the matter.

The anti-graft commission accused the governors of making some unclear payments to consultants which helped the NGF in computing and negotiating the refund due to each state of the federation.

The EFCC also blocked an Access Bank account belonging to the NGF, a development that led the Forum’s chairman, Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, to storm the presidential villa to protest, our sources said.

Our sources said the meeting between Mr. Yari and Acting President Yemi Osinbajo held on January 30.

“The governor met Vice President Osinbajo saying he has the mandate of his colleagues to request him (the VP) to call Magu to order or that the governor would do all they can to defend their integrity and that of their states,” one of our sources said.

“The governor said should Magu continue to harass the NGF, the 36 governors would strike in a way never seen before.”

Mr. Yari was further quoted as telling Mr. Osinbajo that Mr. Magu had in the past weeks subjected officials at the NGF secretariat to “harassments and ceaseless interrogations.”

“We have done nothing wrong and we view this onslaught on the NGF as a fishing expedition designed to embarrass, humiliate and insult the 36 governors for perceived or imaginary wrongdoing,” the Zamfara governor is quoted as saying.

“We urge urge you to call him to order or we will fight back whichever way we can.”

The EFCC is asking the NGF to explain payments made to Mallam Alu Agro Allied Limited, Melrose General Services Co. Ltd, Bizplus Consulting Services Ltd., Bina Consults & Integrated Services and other consultants and legal experts.

But in explaining the payments, Mr. Yari reportedly told Mr. Osinbajo, “As a duly registered organisation, we, in the course of our work engage consultants and experts in areas where we do not have in-house capacity and these consultants and experts are paid for the services they render.

“The right to engage staff and other experts and professionals to carry out work on behalf of the governors is within the purview of the NGF and we are hard put explaining the current development.

“We fear that the harassment has gone on for too long without any signs of abating and we are urging you to call this man (Magu) to order and desist from any further harassment of our officials and consultants.”

In his response, the acting president was said to have thanked Mr. Yari for calling his attention to the matter and pleaded with him and his colleagues to be patient while he looked into the matter.

PREMIUM TIMES however learnt that the governors are not taking the matter lightly, and have fixed a general meeting for Wednesday in Abuja.

Laolu Akande, the spokesperson for Acting President Osinbajo could not be reached to comment for this story.

But the Director General of the NGF, Asishana Okauru, confirmed that Mr. Yari recently met Mr. Osinbajo over the matter.

“I don’t know the details of their discussion, but I am aware the two leaders met,” Mr. Okauru said.

“I am also aware that the governors are very angry with what appears a deliberate attempt by the EFCC and its leadership to malign them and to feed the media with misinformation.”

Mr. Okauru said contrary to reports, he was never arrested over the matter at anytime, but that he willingly responded to enquiries by EFCC operatives.

The spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, declined to comment saying he was not aware of the meeting between Mr. Yari and Mr. Osinbajo.

Mr. Uwujaren however later issued a statement saying the EFCC investigation on the matter was still at a preliminary stage and that no governor had so far been indicted.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/223397-exclusive-paris-loan-refund-nigerias-36-governors-threaten-war-efcc-chair-ibrahim-magu.html

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Nobody: 5:51pm On Feb 13, 2017
Honorable Thieves

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by fuckingAyaya(m): 6:04pm On Feb 13, 2017
no wonder they wanted him out bunch of thieves

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Nobody: 6:28pm On Feb 13, 2017
grin grin grin grin



Baba will soon return and deliver some sense to them...

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Olateef(m): 6:28pm On Feb 13, 2017
Awon oley

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by sarrki(m): 6:29pm On Feb 13, 2017
The way they threatened during jonah

Baba forget them

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by StPete: 6:30pm On Feb 13, 2017
kai Nigeria is finished!! How did things get this bad that everybody wants to bleed the country, even serving State Governors?

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Teewhy2: 6:30pm On Feb 13, 2017
These governors are the major problem of this country, they spend state money as if it is there personal belongings. Most states own salaries but they can afford to live luxury life style.
The reason they want magu not to be confirmed is because he is not giving them breathing space and monitoring their spending.
But as acting efcc chairman, he is as effective as confirmed chairman

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Profkomolafe(m): 6:30pm On Feb 13, 2017
cool corruption vs corruption.

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Nobody: 6:31pm On Feb 13, 2017
Can Nigeria ever be cleansed of corruption?

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by ijustdey: 6:31pm On Feb 13, 2017
these are the pretty thieves we need to collectively fight to finish and not waste our strength on frivolities and what is not









because they collectively stole our common wealth

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by MadeInTokyo: 6:31pm On Feb 13, 2017
grin


Same way the useless governors led by Amaechi and Oshiomole attacked amd threatened Okonjo Iwealla and GEJ over Sovereign Wealth fund


Thunder fire the greedy Governors

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Realdeals(m): 6:32pm On Feb 13, 2017
Protest against states is needed more, this will yield more result than protesting against FG, Governors are the real thieves.....

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Nobody: 6:32pm On Feb 13, 2017
Why won't they threatened magu, when the indegen of the 36 states sidon dey look like mumu

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by princechurchill(m): 6:33pm On Feb 13, 2017
Hmmm so asking them about the transaction details of the money given to them is now harassment, I bow and tremble for my country

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by PublicAssurance: 6:34pm On Feb 13, 2017
Na Wa for Nigeria. I swear it is about time "we the people" start taking our counrty back from Execu-thieves

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by GlorifiedTunde(m): 6:34pm On Feb 13, 2017
OkoYiboz:
Can Nigeria ever be cleansed of corruption?

sarrki:
The way they threatened during jonah

Baba forget them


Chai!

Enough supporting PDP or APC.

These Old corrupt men do not care about anyone else.

We also are not helping the matter by supporting corruption.

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While many of us are sitting down by our keyboards complaining, other young, intelligent and resourceful Nigerians have begun taking steps.

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by thankgodegbedi(m): 6:37pm On Feb 13, 2017
Serious cheesy
Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by MakeADifference: 6:37pm On Feb 13, 2017
Don't worry, when APC arrives change will come. Vote APC for change in 2019.
Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by dyabman(m): 6:38pm On Feb 13, 2017
Corruption again ?

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by aku626(m): 6:39pm On Feb 13, 2017
Thieve Guild of Nigeria

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Sunmolar(m): 6:39pm On Feb 13, 2017
Why the threat and cover ups?
Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by oneitalia: 6:40pm On Feb 13, 2017
Bunch of thieves. Same way they threatened Okonjo Iweala and GEJ. We all need to hold our respective governors accountable.

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Brown14: 6:40pm On Feb 13, 2017
Didn't read.

Don't care.

Just came here to post this pic.

Pls like if u find it funny.

Thank you.

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by WINDSOW(m): 6:40pm On Feb 13, 2017
Am beginning to believe Magu is God-sent. We are taking this whole approach to Churches,Mosques,Families n every stratum of the society. Nigerian must be cleansed.

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by ilyasom(m): 6:40pm On Feb 13, 2017
I love magu

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Hayormeah(f): 6:43pm On Feb 13, 2017
corruption has eaten so deep!!! it is alarming!!!

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by Proudlyngwa(m): 6:45pm On Feb 13, 2017
I don't blame them, I blame us for not accepting Ameachis advise of stoning them

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by GOFRONT(m): 6:45pm On Feb 13, 2017
I think they have a skeleton in their cupboards.......Lemme go and get a whistle

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by helinues: 6:45pm On Feb 13, 2017
Seriously, all these governors no get shame..

Wait for EFCC return leg

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Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by sekundosekundo: 6:46pm On Feb 13, 2017
Hmmm

Re: Paris Loan Refund: Nigeria’s 36 Governors Threaten War With EFCC Chair, Magu by origima: 6:46pm On Feb 13, 2017
Tuface edon happen

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