President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of law and due process made against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal, in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE).
The President, according to a statement today by his spokesman Femi Adesina, also directed the suspension of the SGF from office pending the outcome of the investigations.
Following the announcement of his suspension, Babachir was accosted by journalists as he was leaving Aso Villa.
The video below courtesy of Daily Trust, shows what transpired:
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