N80 Billion Fraud: Reactions Trail FG’s Appointment Of Acting AGF

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Anamekwe Chukwunyere Nwabuoku as acting Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF.

His appointment comes days after the arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC of the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, over alleged diversion of public funds amounting to N80 billion.

The appointment of the new AGF was announced in a letter signed by Permanent Secretary (Finance), Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Aliyu Ahmed, dated May 20.

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However, the minister disclosed that the appointment is pending the outcome of the EFCC’s investigation.

“In this position, Mr. Anamekwe is expected to carry out his duty in strict compliance with extant rules and observe the highest sense of professionalism expected of an officer working at his level,” the statement read.

“Mr. Anamekwe was born on 15th October, 1962 to the family of Mr. Robert O. Anamekwe in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The appointment of the new AGF has stirred numerous reactions from social media users who could not help but express their fears.

See reactions gathered:

@one_oface: This happened under @MBuhari Mr integrity ?  you came and put corruption and when they ask you now ,you will say that you are fighting qorruption

@sjimyakus: A plan to dump all the garbage on you! They can only give you an office in turmoil! Be cautious!!

@yomi16billzz: Nwabuoku or Danladi? This can’t be Buhari appointee

@nueltomori: 150 Billion will soon miss again ?

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