President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the confirmation of Olanipkekun Olukoyede, the current Chief of Staff to the acting Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, as the commission's secretary, has suffered setbacks in the Senate.
The Upper Legislative chamber, suspended the confirmation of Olukoyede following a complaint by a member of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Isa Misau (PDP, Bauchi Central) that the committee had not done due diligence on the screening.
Chairman of the Committee, Chukwuka Utazi (PDP, Enugu North), had read out the report of the committee where he stated that the nominee possessed integrity and competence to perform the duties for which he is nominated.
Utazi also said the committee is satisfied with the nominee’s qualification and experience; and thereafter, recommended that the Senate confirm the nominee.
After the presentation, Senator Misau complained that only three of eight members signed the Endorsement Page of the report.
In his defence, Utazi explained that most of the committee members are busy with oversight.
Presiding over the session, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, asked the committee chairman to meet with his members to conclude and re-present the report on Wednesday.
