At the wake of the suspension of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, to facilitate unfettered investigations into his alleged infractions, pressure has continued to mount on some other top Aides of President Muhammadu Buhari, to tender their resignation letters.
The recent suspensions have according to a Presidential source, cast a cloak of apprehension among Buhari’s top Aides, a few of whom have issues of credibility dogging them.
“Even here at the Villa, the tension is palpable,” the source said, adding: “But they all know the man (President Buhari), if you’re not guilty of anything, then you should feel free.”
“A cross section of Nigerians are expecting Buhari to do something about some people in his administration, to stabilize the polity.
“Herein lies the issue of tempering with the status quo, for the sake of the rule of law, and for the sake of political expediency,” the source said.
1. Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari
At a time, the call on President Buhari to sack Abba Kyari, who was appointed the Chief of Staff to the President, on August 27, 2015, was in the front burner of public discussions. The issue was however, dwarfed by other pressing matters, shortly after Buhari moved to London for medical treatment.
Kyari, is seen by many as one of the most trusted Allies of the President, and one of the main figures in the Presidency. Beside other issues, he came to limelight after it was alleged that he collected N500 million from telecoms giant, MTN, in order to help reduce their fine from N1.04 trillion to N330 billion, for failing to disconnect unregistered subscribers.
It has been reported also, that Buhari had ordered the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to probe the allegation, but the report has not been made public.
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2. DG of DSS, Lawal Musa Daura
The Director-General of the Department of State Security Services, DSS, Lawal Musa Daura, was appointed in July 2015, after the dismissal of the former DG, Ita Ekpeyong.
While Daura, a kinsman of Buhari is seen among the ‘untouchables’, his alleged role in the rejection of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the Senate, reportedly did not go down well with Buhari.
There were reports that Daura was accused by the EFCC of “obstructing” some of its core activities, including asking the anti-graft agency to back down on some of its investigations involving some DSS operatives, influential Politicians, especially in the ruling APC, and top officials of the Presidency.
Daura is also reportedly under scrutiny for failing to be “diligent” on the controversial raid on some Judges.
3. EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu
While the Senate had rejected Magu twice as substantive Chairman of the EFCC, the utterances of those close to Buhari, such as Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, points to the fact that the Presidency is still enamoured with the anti-corruption czar.
Most Nigerians and the international community are pleased with Magu, and from all indications, they would not be happy, if Buhari changes him anytime soon.
4. Customs Boss, Hammed A li
Another fellow that Buhari would have to use many variables to decide his fate, is the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hammed Ali, a Retired Colonel. While no-one has cast doubts on Ali’s personal integrity, some are wary of his frugal lifestyle, which matches that of Buhari.
However, with many presidential issues before the Senate, such as the confirmation of Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, two Ministers from Gombe and Kogi, the 2017 budget, among others, Buhari would have to deploy conscience, what the law says, and political expediency, to save the job of the Customs boss.
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