President Goodluck Jonathan stunned his critics when he fired Mrs Farida Waziri, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Presidential spokesman Reuben Abati said, "This is evidence of Mr President's determination to revitalise the fight against corruption."
The writing was on the wall for Waziri with many foreign anti-corruption agencies refusing to work with her. Her position as Nigeria's number 1 corruption fighter was increasingly tarnished with evidence questioning her actions being made public.
Waziri has been replaced by Ibrahim Lamorde, who until now has been EFCC Director of Operations, a position he held under previous EFCC Chairman Nuhu Ribadu. Lamorde is well respected by Nigeria's international partners in fighting corruption.
Replacing Waziri is a bold step by President Jonathan. It clearly shows this is not a puppet President but a man who may yet be the leader Nigeria desperately needs to carry the nation through a dark and difficult time.
There is the hint that Jonathan may announce further reforms and is looking at other key areas
President Jonathan has decisively moved on corruption and the spotlight will now be on Lamorde to carry the torch and make the anti-corruption shine brighter.
President Jonathan has decisively moved on corruption and the spotlight will now be on Lamorde to carry the torch and make the anti-corruption shine brighter.
President Jonathan has today surprised the nation and heartened not only his supporters but has shown some steel in his spine and raised a flag signally a leader on seat.
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