APC leaders wade into Presidency, National Assembly crisis Author: Jerrywright Ukwu Read more: https://www.naij.com/1114083-apc-leaders-wade-presidency-national-assembly-crisis.html

- The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders are not happy with the current bickering between the National Assembly and the Presidency - The party leaders have resolved to intervene in the situation threatening to tear the party apart - The major reason of the feud is the confirmation of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu A report by The Punch indicates that APC leaders met over the crisis between the Presidency and the Senate on the appointment of EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu. According to the report, the party intervened in the crisis and would declare its position before the end of this week. A presidency official quoted in the report said those who attended the meeting, which was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, July 6 included the national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun; the deputy national chairman, North; Senator Lawal Shuaibu; the national secretary, Mai Mala Buni; the national treasurer, Mohammed Gwagwaruwa; and the national organising secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was said to have soft-pedaled on his earlier stance on Magu and called for caution The source also disclosed that it was the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, who contacted the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, July 4 after the Senate passed the latest resolution on Magu. 

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