Senate Calls For Immediate Removal Of CAC Registrar-General Husaini Magaji Over Repeated Absences
The Senate has formally asked for the dismissal of Husaini Ishaq Magaji, the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), accusing him of repeatedly ignoring invitations to appear before lawmakers.
The issue came to a head during a session of the Senate Committee on Finance attended by members of the President’s economic team. Proceedings reportedly began on a tense note when it was discovered that the CAC boss, who had been invited to brief the committee on the commission’s activities and financial records, was absent once again.
Raising the matter, Orji Uzor Kalu expressed anger over what he described as a pattern of avoidance. He moved a motion seeking the immediate removal of the Registrar-General, insisting that the official had consistently failed to respect the committee’s summons.
“Since I came to the Senate, he has always given excuses that he is in the Villa.”
The Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Sani Musa, also voiced concern over unresolved discrepancies linked to the commission’s revenue reconciliation. He noted that Magaji’s repeated absence had stalled efforts to clarify the outstanding issues.
In support of the motion, Adams Oshiomhole proposed tougher measures, including withholding legislative approval of the CAC’s 2026 budget until the concerns are properly addressed.
After deliberations, the Senate adopted the motion calling on the President to remove the CAC Registrar-General from office.
