Civil Society hail Waziri’s removal
Civil society groups,have described the removal of Farida Waziri as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as a welcome development.
Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, said the Federal Government has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the EFCC.
According to Abati, Larmode’s appointment took immediate effect.
Waziri was appointed EFCC Chairman by Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 18, 2008.
Her appointment was confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 2008.
In a swift reaction, Human Rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, said Waziri’s removal was a very good development for the EFCC.
Aturu also said there was need for the National Assembly to amend the constitution to enable people from outside the Police Force to head the Commission.
General Secretary of Democratic Socialists Movement, Segun Sango described Waziri’s removal as "a breath of fresh air" and urged the Federal Government to seriously consider confirming Lamorde.
In his reaction, Director, International Press Center, Lanre Arogundade, said the EFCC needed to be strengthened and its stability ensured.
Arogundade said Waziri’s removal came as a surprise, but the government must assure Nigerians that it was still committed to fighting corruption.
Meanwhile, the Civil Liberties Organization has urged the Federal Government to look for Waziri’s replacement from civil society and Human Rights groups in Nigeria.
General Secretary of Joint Action Front, Abiodun Aremu said Waziri’s removal was long overdue as civil society groups had long called for her sack.
Civil society groups,have described the removal of Farida Waziri as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as a welcome development.
Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, said the Federal Government has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the EFCC.
According to Abati, Larmode’s appointment took immediate effect.
Waziri was appointed EFCC Chairman by Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 18, 2008.
Her appointment was confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 2008.
In a swift reaction, Human Rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, said Waziri’s removal was a very good development for the EFCC.
Aturu also said there was need for the National Assembly to amend the constitution to enable people from outside the Police Force to head the Commission.
General Secretary of Democratic Socialists Movement, Segun Sango described Waziri’s removal as "a breath of fresh air" and urged the Federal Government to seriously consider confirming Lamorde.
In his reaction, Director, International Press Center, Lanre Arogundade, said the EFCC needed to be strengthened and its stability ensured.
Arogundade said Waziri’s removal came as a surprise, but the government must assure Nigerians that it was still committed to fighting corruption.
Meanwhile, the Civil Liberties Organization has urged the Federal Government to look for Waziri’s replacement from civil society and Human Rights groups in Nigeria.
General Secretary of Joint Action Front, Abiodun Aremu said Waziri’s removal was long overdue as civil society groups had long called for her sack.
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