The Nigerian government has suspended the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris indefinitely.
Minister of Finance, budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this on Wednesday.
His suspension followed his indictment for fraud worth N80 billion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
His suspension letter signed by Zainab Ahmed on a letterhead of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, dated May 18 and addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, was obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday.
The letter titled ‘Letter of Suspension’ 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. This is to allow for proper and unhindered investigation into the serious allegations in line with Public Service Rules 030406.”
It added that during the period, Idris is not expected to “attend your place of work or contact any official in your office except for any disciplinary hearing that may be advised”.