EFCC's Magu Explains Why Jonathan was Not Questioned in $2.1 Billion Arms Investigation
Former EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu explained that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not questioned in the $2.1 billion arms investigation because memos indicated that the funds were not officially approved for campaign use. The inquiry has led to tensions within the PDP, with several leaders being questioned and 17 former military officers, including Air Chief Marshal A. S. Badeh, facing charges for money laundering. Additionally, the Military Procurement Audit Committee identified 21 companies for further investigation related to Air Force contracts.
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Former EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan could not be questioned regarding the $2.1 billion arms deal because available memos indicated that fund disbursements were not officially approved for campaign use. This situation led to former National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki being viewed as a 'co-president' alongside Jonathan.
Tensions arose within the PDP, with several leaders being questioned, including former national chairman Adamu Mu'azu, who evaded arrest, and Olisa Metuh, who refused to refund N400 million linked to him. The EFCC was directed to investigate 17 former military officers based on a Military Procurement Audit Committee report, with notable figures like Air Chief Marshal A.
S. Badeh facing charges for money laundering. The committee also identified 21 companies for further investigation related to Air Force contracts.
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