‘He reminds me of Abacha’, ‘Grass cutter is out’ — reactions to Lawal, Oke’s sack

Ever since the announcement of his sack as secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), , Babachir Lawal has been trending on social media.

The former SGF was fired alongside Ayo Oke,  former director general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) over allegations of corruption.

Nigerians on social media are calling on the EFCC to swing into action and do the needful.

Here are some of the reactions on social media:

Pres. Buhari Sacks Babachir Lawal & Ayo Oke. Since we had to cry & cry & cry before you do the right thing, we've no energy left to clap. pic.twitter.com/Eg6riCSgvM

— Dr. Njakiri Damages (@DrDamages) October 30, 2017

Has the FG handed over Babachir Lawal's case file to the EFCC for more work & prosecution? They need to clarify this. That sack isn't ENOUGH

— Banqie (@AdeBanqie) October 30, 2017

Same treatment given to the likes of Metuh, Obanikoro, Omisore, Dokpesi etc MUST, yes, MUST be given to Babachir Lawal. He can't walk free.

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— #AsiwajuOladimeji (@AsiwajuOladimej) October 30, 2017

If Babachir Lawal was deemed guilty and fired from his job, then recommending him to law enforcement for prosecution should follow suit.

— HEO 🇳🇬 (@4eyedmonk) October 30, 2017

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The Era of sacking and go home must stop. We must still prevail on @MBuhari to ensure the prosecution of Babachir Lawal. The time is NOW.

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— #AsiwajuOladimeji (@AsiwajuOladimej) October 30, 2017

If they don't recover N200 million from Babachir Lawal and commence immediate prosecution of him & Ayo Oke, then it's retirement not sack.

— Nejeeb Bello Oyarese (@NejeebBello) October 30, 2017

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The intention of the termination of Babachir Lawal's appointment is to distract Nigerians from Maina's reinstatement and escape scandal.

— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) October 30, 2017

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https://twitter.com/GreatGracious/status/925079893792215040

I have been checking EFCC handle for breaking news :
Babachir Lawal arrested for mismanagement of N8.5 Bn PINE funds .

Iyke can dream 😎

— IKECHUKWU (@iykimo) October 30, 2017

Today is November 30th, Babachir Lawal has been sacked; this means he's culpable in the IDP Funds diversion. @officialEFCC PLS PROSECUTE him

— Whole Woman Network Co-op (@wholewomancoop) October 30, 2017