President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sacked the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal who had been on suspension over the grass cutting contract scandal and other issues. Babachir was replaced with Boss Gida Mustapha.
PMB terminates appointments of Babachir Lawal, suspended SGF, and Amb Ayo Oke, former DG, NIA. Mr Boss Mustapha is new SGF.
— Femi Adesina (@FemAdesina) October 30, 2017
Immediately the news hit the social media space, Nigerians began airing their opinion about the move. Many applaud the move, but they believe it came too late. Some think the case should not be allowed to die down yet, calling for the prosecution of the former SGF. There are other opinions too.
Here are a few of the comments registered on Twitter.
Pres. Buhari Sacks Babachir Lawal & Ayo Oke. Since we had to cry & cry & cry before you do the right thing, we've no energy left to clap. pic.twitter.com/Eg6riCSgvM
— Dr. Njakiri Damages (@DrDamages) October 30, 2017
The corruption in this country is too much. Even "Babachir" Lawal that was sacked reminds me of "Abacha".
Just look at their names. pic.twitter.com/DKVYCthDBe— GREAT GRACIOUS (@GreatGracious) October 30, 2017
Am I the only one who has noticed that there is no instruction for security agencies to arrest & prosecute Babachir Lawal & Ayo Oke? https://t.co/Ml6KeJDFU7
— Igala_Alan_Shore (@i_am_Anomeli) October 30, 2017
Since we can't hear anything about His prosecution, does it mean that Babachir Lawal is free to go & enjoy the over N200m he stole? pic.twitter.com/IUNgrcetm9
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (@Rouvafe) October 30, 2017
The intention of the termination of Babachir Lawal's appointment is to distract Nigerians from Maina's reinstatement and escape scandal.
— Oluyemi Fasipe ?? (@YemieFASH) October 30, 2017
Same treatment given to the likes of Metuh, Obanikoro, Omisore, Dokpesi etc MUST, yes, MUST be given to Babachir Lawal. He can't walk free.
— #OtunbaAsiwaju (@AsiwajuOladimej) October 30, 2017
When you realise that Babachir Lawal stole from homeless IDPs & used them as an excuse to syphon over N200m, yet He is still a free man pic.twitter.com/qRzAOmY6Po
— Tweeter Active (@_Tweeteractive) October 30, 2017
Old politicians lyk Babachir Lawal, Oke & co hv fed fat, off of Nigeria thru corrupt means. Anti-corruption means sacking & prosecuting dem
— Lérd Chigbọ ā (@itschigbo) October 30, 2017
Buhari can order for the arrest of Dasuki for alleged corruption but can't do same for his friend,Babachir Lawal ??
— Lawrence Modebola (@lawsbollnews) October 30, 2017
Dasuki – Alleged money laundering = arrested
Babachir Lawal – same crime = gets sacked. DAZALL!!!
We can tell friend from foe here.
— Victor Xhaka (@Gooneraemic) October 30, 2017
Babachir Lawal's story must not end with just the sack. Get him to return his loot. Get him prosecuted. Get him punished.
— Imhons Erons (@ImhonsSays) October 30, 2017
I 'd have hailed Buhari had he sacked Babachir Lawal and Ayo Oke immediately he returned from London. It's glaring the masses sacked them.
— Dennis O. Adesanoye (@stdennis02) October 30, 2017
