President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Hakeem Odumosu, as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The appointment is contingent upon confirmation by the Senate.
On Wednesday, June 14, Tinubu suspended the former chairman of the anti-corruption body indefinitely.
According to a statement from the presidency, the suspension of Bawa was initiated “to facilitate a thorough investigation into his conduct while in office,” following serious allegations of office abuse.
“Mr. Bawa has been instructed to immediately transfer the responsibilities of his office to the Director of Operations within the commission, who will oversee the office of the Chairman until the investigation is concluded.”
Shortly after, Bawa was summoned by the Department of State Services for questioning regarding corruption and office abuse allegations.
Bawa’s suspension came in the wake of Tinubu’s suspension of Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
Willie Bassey, the Director of Information for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, confirmed Emefiele’s suspension.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from his position with immediate effect.
“This decision is a result of the ongoing investigation into his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.
“Mr. Emefiele has been directed to promptly hand over the responsibilities of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will assume the role of Acting Central Bank Governor until the investigation and reforms are concluded.”