SSS detains suspended EFCC Chair Abdulrasheed Bawa
In a recent development, Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has voluntarily presented himself for interrogation to Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS).
This move comes after Bawa was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, followed by an invitation from the SSS. The detention is related to ongoing investigative activities concerning Bawa.
Following President Tinubu’s suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Department of State Services (DSS) extended an invitation to the former EFCC chairman.
Bawa voluntarily arrived at the SSS headquarters in Abuja for interrogation. The SSS confirmed this development in a statement posted on their official Twitter handle. However, the specific allegations against Bawa have not been disclosed to the public at this time.
Confrontation between SSS and EFCC
Two weeks prior to the suspension and subsequent detention of Abdulrasheed Bawa, a standoff occurred between the SSS and EFCC over the use of their shared building in Lagos. SSS operatives blocked EFCC staff members from entering the building, resulting in an hours-long confrontation. Eventually, President Tinubu intervened and instructed the SSS to allow EFCC staff access to the premises.
Reasons for Suspension and Investigations
The suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa was announced by the office of the Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF). The decision was made in response to “weighty allegations of abuse of office” against Bawa. While the specific details of the allegations remain undisclosed, the SGF stated that the suspension was necessary to facilitate a proper investigation into Bawa’s conduct during his tenure.
Bawa has been instructed to hand over the affairs of his office to the Director of Operations at the EFCC until the investigation concludes.
Controversies Surrounding EFCC Leadership Succession
The EFCC, established in 2003, has frequently faced controversies regarding leadership succession. Abdulrasheed Bawa’s appointment in 2021 followed a similar pattern when his predecessor, Ibrahim Magu, was suspended by former President Muhammadu Buhari due to corruption allegations. Bawa became the second major appointee of Buhari’s to face suspension by President Tinubu.
The detention of Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended EFCC chairperson, marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse of office.
As the investigation progresses, more information about the specific allegations against Bawa is expected to emerge. The EFCC’s leadership succession has historically been marred by controversies, underscoring the challenges faced in combating corruption in Nigeria.
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