President Jonathan Sacks EFCC Boss "Waziri" While Lamorde Takes Over

The 55years old Chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri was today, Wednesday relieved of her duty by PresidentA Goodluck Jonathan. 

The sack was contained in a statement released by the Presidency stating that "the president has approved the appointment of Mr Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The appointment takes immediate effect, and effectively relieves Mrs Farida Waziri of her position as EFCC Chairman."

Also confirming the change of baton in the commission, the EFCC spokesperson, Femi Babafemi in a telephone interview said that it was true, but not willing to disclose what could have led to the hurried termination of Mrs. Waziri's appointment, considering that her tenure still remains a year.

Mr. Babafemi However said "She is not ready to react to the development yet, until it is officially communicated to her. That is according to her. So, let's wait for the official communication of things."

Mrs. Waziri was amid controversy with the senate appointed the chairman of the anti-graft agency by late President Umaru Yar'Adua on May 18, 2008, and confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 2008.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was established in 2003 to investigate financial crimes such as advance fee fraud (419 fraud) and money laundering.