by Dolapo Adelana

Transparency International UK has dismissed reports that it had endorsed the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

A statement issued by the Anti-corruption body, EFCC had said that the International Anti-corruption monitor had endorsed Mr Magu as an Anti-Corruption icon.

The statement from the anti-graft agency came on the heels of his rejection for the second time by the Senate.

However, in a statement on its website announcing the event in which Magu is a speaker, TI-UK said it’s invitation did not amount to an endorsement.

“In light of reports in Nigerian press, TI-UK would like to clarify the following points:

“The event is being hosted by Transparency International UK, Global Witness and The Corner House.

“This event does not constitute an official follow-up to the London Anti-Corruption Summit, hosted by the UK Government in May 2016.

“The purpose of this event is to contribute to the discussion about the effectiveness of the UK-Nigerian asset recovery process, and more generally the UK’s asset recovery regime.

“All invited guests speak on behalf of either themselves or the organisation they represent – their participation does not represent an endorsement by TI-UK.”