Mike Ozekhome, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Prominent lawyer has testified against Ibrahim Magu, before the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel.
He also submitted six exhibits, including two video clips and some documents.
The embattled anti-corruption agency boss was arrested on July 6, 2020, over corruption charges and brought before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel.
Magu was accused of being unable to account for the interest accrued to recovered funds of about N550billion. He was at the same accused of insubordination and purchase of property in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Magu was also accused of not being transparent in managing assets recovered by the commission.
Mike Ozekhome who comes before the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel spoke about the alleged leadership failures of Magu and the investigative deficiencies of the anti-graft agency.
He told The PUNCH that he was invited to make certain recommendations, which he did.
He said his primary aim was not to settle disputes with Magu but to address the deficiencies in the EFCC with a view to helping it to actualize its core mandate.
The senior advocate said he submitted six exhibits to the panel, including two videos as well as a letter he wrote to the then acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on the urgent need for reforms and accountability as regards recovered loot.
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