Babachir Lawal breaks silence on his probe by EFCC, relationship with Buhari
- Babachir Lawal, sacked secretary to the government of the federation said he is happy with his ongoing probe by the EFCC
- Lawal said he has always wanted the EFCC to be involved because the comission has the capacity both in terms of equipment and personnel to get to the truth
- He said the investigated for alleged corruption would not affect his relationship with President Buhari
A former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has declared he is happy with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s investigations into allegations of corruption against him.
A senate ad-hoc committee had in December 2016 indicted him of fraud in a contract awarded for the clearing of invasive plant species in Yobe state, through the Presidential Initiative on Northeast (PINE).
Speaking during a Channels TV interview, Lawal said he had “always wanted” the EFCC to get involved in the allegations against him.
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Asked about the investigation, he said: “I like it (the probe). In fact, I had always wanted the EFCC to be involved because the EFCC has the capacity both in terms of equipment and personnel to get to the truth.”
Lawal said although he is being investigated for alleged corruption, it would not affect his relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari.
The former SGF is believed to be a close ally of Buhari.
He said: “If the president were to be my brother, does it mean we cease to be brothers because I am being investigated by the EFCC?. A relationship breaks because of a false accusation against an innocent man.”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that President Buhari suspended Lawal and director-general of the National Intelligence Agency Ayodele Oke.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
Senate recently found Lawal guilty of complicity in the finances meant for the welfare of the Internally Displaced persons, IDPs in the north east and called on the president to remove him.
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Source: Legit.ng
