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Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Midex88(m): 5:14am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday explained the controversial refusal of the Senate to confirm Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Saraki said that Magu’s appointment may have been confirmed but for the failure of the Presidency to explore the established channel of lobby. Besides, he said that “political solution” should have been applied after the Senate rejected nomination twice. The Senate President spoke at the orientation programme organised for Senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect ahead of the inauguration of Ninth National Assembly in Abuja. Saraki attempted to parry questions on why the National Assembly did not go to court for a definite pronouncement on the failed confirmation of Magu’s appointment as EFCC’s substantive chairman. He was forced to respond when the question was asked repeatedly. Saraki said that it is left to the Executive arm of government to find a replacement of any ministerial nominee rejected by the Senate. Talking specifically on Magu’s nomination, he said that there was no doubt that the Senate has the power to confirm or reject his nomination. On why the Senate did not go to court for a pronouncement on whether the Senate has the power to confirm the EFCC chairman, he said that there were over 12 court cases pending on the issue. Saraki, who said that some of the cases had been pending in court for over two years, added that he cannot explain why the cases have not been decided. He, however, noted that “in cases like the EFCC chairman, there is always the need for political solution and dialogue to solve such issue. But to say whether the Senate has the power to confirm, the Senate has power to confirm. The power of confirmation is there even in America which we copy. “When the Executive makes appointment, there is issue of lobby. This is why we want a particular nominee. It is done even in America.” On the election of presiding officers of the Ninth National Assembly, Saraki advised senators-elect and members-elect that they should be in the chamber on the day of inauguration. He insisted that the inauguration and election of presiding officers only take place on the floor of the two chambers of the National Assembly. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, who opened the orientation, gave an overview of the National Assembly, including structure, functions and inter-parliamentary relations. In the course of his presentation, Sani-Omolori said that one of the functions of the Senate is the confirmation of nominees from the executive arm of government. The power of confirmation of nominees prompted questions on the confirmation of Magu and why he is still serving as Acting Chairman of EFCC when he was denied confirmation. Sani-Omolori said that he was not in a position to answer political questions and referred the question on Magu to Saraki. Saraki noted that the options are that the President can lobby the legislature or present someone else at the event of rejection of a nominee. Saraki said: “The point I am making is that we should not make too much news on the process of electing a presiding officers. What is important is for the members of the Senate to decide who is the best to lead them so that they can have stability.” On non-confirmation of Magu, Saraki said: “The truth really is that the issue of confirmation whether ministerial or other appointments, is done by the entire Senate. Generally, we have an unwritten practice that we would get the input of senators from the state where the appointee hails from before we start the screening process in the Senate. By the powers of the Senate, if such a nominee is rejected, then it is upon the executive to find a new replacement. The issue really is that the Senate has the powers to reject a ministerial nominee. In the case of the appointment of the chairman of the EFCC, the powers of the Senate are very clear in the constitution. For any nominee, we are guided by the constitution. It is an appointment made by Mr. President, subject to the confirmation of the Senate, which means the Senate has the powers to either say yes or say no. “In a situation where the Senate rejects, it is up to the executive at that time to send in a replacement or in some cases, when we have appointment rejected and the executive will re-present before the Senate but if the senators again, took a decision to reject the nominee, the appointment stands rejected. “On getting judicial interpretations of their roles, there are 17 cases in court that have been on now for two years and for one reason or the other, those cases have not moved. I cannot explain what happened. They are cases that have to deal with asking the courts to give judicial interpretations to who has the powers to do one thing or the other. I am sure by the time the judiciary gives the interpretations, there is no doubt about it that it will be clear that it is the Senate that has the powers “In things like this in a democracy, there must be a political solution, there must be dialogue. I think that is the most important thing. The Senate has the power of confirmation. It is how to manage those issues that are the challenges. There will be many like that in the Ninth Assembly. The question is how the executive and the legislators will work together and find a solution. It is how the relationship between the two arms of government. “There is also a wrong perception that the leadership of the Senate has those powers. The powers of the presiding officers are in the members. It is the members that decide the leadership of the National Assembly. Most of the decisions especially confirmation, are usually taken by the members. In other countries, the executive there are seen to be lobbying the legislators. When they have a candidate, they will go and lobby to get in their preferred choice appointed.” https://www.google.com/amp/thenationonlineng.net/why-we-didnt-confirm-magu-by-saraki/amp/
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Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by deomelo: 5:18am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Ode, Magu is still the head of EFCC.. 42 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Anigreat: 5:20am On Apr 02, 2019 |
![]() Simply because Mugu is a bastard |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by courage89(m): 5:22am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Very interesting |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by ipobarethieves: 5:42am On Apr 02, 2019 |
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Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by ojun50(m): 6:02am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Sha saraki say we copy |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Wantedmiller: 6:11am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Sariki, all your plans was to take this country back to Egypt. Rather you took yourself back to Congo. Nonsense 41 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by yerokunphilips: 6:21am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Your non confirming as been be made useless 17 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Niorte: 6:47am On Apr 02, 2019 |
What is the essence of rejecting a nominee when he still remains in that office for over 6 months? Does it reduce his privileges and salary? Nigerian constitution is too weak 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by helinues: 6:51am On Apr 02, 2019 |
And the 9th senate might confirmed him in your absence. Big time life lessons 28 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Nobody: 7:06am On Apr 02, 2019 |
helinues: No sir, they can't. After a second rejection, such a person stands rejected. He can only continue to be what he is now..."acting". While he has all the powers a substantive chairman will have, he will just go down in history as an acting EFCC chairman. Psychologically, it will hit a feather or two off his ego. 10 Likes |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by helinues: 7:08am On Apr 02, 2019 |
faceURfront: With new senate leaders under Apc, anything is possible The bottom line is Saraki will be missing at the 9th senate 18 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by braveboy64(m): 7:08am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Las las another person will confirm him 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by yemmight(m): 7:13am On Apr 02, 2019 |
We don't need your confirmation for the man to be in charge. Infact, your days are numbered. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by adecz: 8:22am On Apr 02, 2019 |
![]() ![]() You have had your time, All this English is now for the history books I suspect this man may not be in Nigeria, come 29th May. ![]() ![]() ![]() 17 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Built2last: 8:22am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by OmoManU: 8:22am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Oga see all what you want to say you will still go to jail after leaving office. okere gun iroko tan oju ode da 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by jomoh: 8:24am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Saraki said that Magu’s appointment may have been confirmed but for the failure of the Presidency to explore the established channel of lobby. This man is shamelessly corrupt and he’s not even hiding it. So Magu was rejected because the presidency refused to lobby the senate. Imagine what they have turned a serious matter of national importance to. 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by chloride6: 8:25am On Apr 02, 2019 |
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Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by EntreSalary: 8:27am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Mr. o to ge, what again? 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Slurity(m): 8:27am On Apr 02, 2019 |
This country is full of drama but not funny one though. Magu can now be confirm. This Nigeria no dey get dull moment. 2 Likes |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by bamasite(m): 8:33am On Apr 02, 2019 |
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Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by RichBoy247: 8:33am On Apr 02, 2019 |
deomelo: While Saraki has been retired to his illegally built houses in America. He cannot even retire to his house in his home town because he has been disowned by his own people. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by akintunde63: 8:34am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Midex88: Saraki should just say he needed the presidency to bribe him. Period. Why the heck is he using the word "lobby", when we all know he meant 'BRIBE". But Buhari i know refused to bribe him, whichever way Buhari had his way in the end, hasn't Magu completed his 4 years with the option of an extension? Hasn't he even outlived Saraki? This is just one of the many moral lessons of life. See how the people of Kwara have helped Nigerians and Buhari deal with the perennial Saraki problem once and for all 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Pavore9: 8:35am On Apr 02, 2019 |
TheAngry1: Nice photography. 1 Like |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by RichBoy247: 8:35am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Midex88: Sorry, no lobby. Buhari does not bribe like Obasanjo and Goatluck Jonaddaft. Now, Magu would be confirmed while you are sleeping under your bed. Magu will also arrest you very soon for the over one billion naira loan that you and Abdul Fatah Ahmed the useless state governor you put there collected from the Bank to prosecute the last elections which you lost. So, be prepared like Fayose, Magu is coming for you. Now it is payback time. 3 Likes |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Afamed: 8:36am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Lol |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by colestephan86: 8:38am On Apr 02, 2019 |
Midex88: It shows that this Saraki is more interested in party politics than national interest. Anyways we on count down 3 Likes |
Re: Why We Didn’t Confirm Magu, By Saraki by Zaikon(m): 8:39am On Apr 02, 2019 |
political solution the word you forgot because of your selfish interest. 5 Likes 1 Share |
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