According to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the indefinite suspension of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to allow for a thorough investigation into his actions while in office.

According to NTA, this follows serious allegations of abuse of office leveled against him by certain anti-corruption stakeholders.

Mr. Bawa has been asked to immediately take over the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations of the Commission, who will oversee the affairs of the Chairman of the Commission’s Office until the investigation is completed.

NTA noted that this is a developing story and that they will share more information as it becomes available.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, has approved the indefinite suspension from office of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic and…

— NTA News (@NTANewsNow) June 14, 2023