Why I Recommended Bawa As EFCC Chairman – Malami

Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says he recommended Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because of his capacity to deliver.

Malami, who spoke in an interview with Daily Trust,  expressed delight at the fact that no question or concern have been raised on Bawa’s competence.

The senate had in February confirmed Bawa, 40, as the substantive chairman of the anti-graft agency following his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Recalled that Ibrahim Magu, his predecessor and former acting chairman of the EFCC, was, in a controversial circumstance, suspended and later removed from office over allegations of insubordination and financial impropriety levelled against him by Malami.

In the interview, Malami said four names were sent to President Muhammadu Buhari but Bawa was eventually picked.

The justice minister said the EFCC chairman would add value to the fight against corruption, adding that Bawa had institutional history and knowledge of the agency.

“I am happy that most of the comments made are not on his capacity, intelligence, competence and associated ability to deliver. His capacity to deliver was never questioned across the nation,” he said.

“The question is whether justice has been served, whether public interest has been served having the chairman appointed with a particular regard to his capacity and ability to deliver.

“My answer is yes. He has the capacity, ability and institutional history of the institution to do justice by way of bringing about added value.

“[Bawa] has held various authorities, inclusive of serving in various divisions as the head of operations, including Port Harcourt, Lagos and Ibadan which are adjudged to be the high point.”

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