Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke have been sacked over alleged fraud.

They were sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari after studying the report of the panel headed by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo which investigated allegations against them.

Buhari accepted the recommendation of the panel to terminate the appointment of Lawal, and appointed Boss Mustapha as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation which takes immediate effect.

He also approved the recommendation to terminate the appointment of Oke, and approved the setting up of a three-member panel to, among other things, look into the operational, technical and administrative structure of the National Intelligence Agency, and make appropriate recommendations.

Also, President Muhammadu Buhari will not stop the Economic and Financial Crime Commission from its investigation against Babachir Lawal and Ayo Oke, who were relieved of their appointments.

Buhari had taken the necessary administrative action against the two officials.

President Buhari, approved the appointment of Boss Mustapha as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and terminated the appointment of the suspended SGF, Babachir Lawal.

The President,also approved the termination of the appointment of the suspended Director-General National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke.

Buhari is fully conversant with the provisions of the constitution and will not stop the investigation of anyone “because he has no such power under our laws, adding this is a decision of the Supreme Court.

“”The President under our laws can, through the Attorney General enter a nolle prosequi to stop an on-going trial. He may upon conviction, order a pardon.

“”Beyond these, the president cannot order investigation agencies to not investigate anyone and does not intend to do so in this, or any other circumstance.

“”Based on his wish and desire for a strict observance of the law, the President expects the EFCC, ICPC and such agencies to proceed with ongoing investigations..

“”When and where they have reasonable grounds to charge former or serving officers to court under our laws, they do not require the permission of the President to do so.’’