The Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government on Wednesday suspended the embattled Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris.
The suspension letter was signed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed with reference number HMFBNP/AGF/SUSPENSION/5/2022 and dated 18th May, 2022.
Ahmed said the suspension of the AGF was “to allow for proper and unhindered investigation in to the serious allegations in line with Public Service Rules 030406”.
The letter reads: “Following your recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of diversion of funds and money laundering, I write to convey your suspension from work without pay effective 18th May, 2022.
“During this period, you are not expected to attend to your place of work or contact any official in your office except for any disciplinary hearing that may be advised.
“it is expected that you will strictly comply with any instructions that will be forwarded to you in your current location or your known recorded address as stipulated in the extant rules.”
