The three-man panel, headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is investigating allegations of violations of law and due process against the suspended SGF, in the award of contracts under the PINE.
A Senate Committee on Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East had found Lawal culpable in a N200 million grass-cutting contract to clear “invasive plant species” in Yobe State.
Lawal, who faced the investigation panel for the first time yesterday, was interrogated from 1:15 pm to 3.20pm and was seen with a laptop and some documents during his appearance before the panel.
Lawal, who was accompanied by a mobile police officer and an aide, left the Presidential Villa at 3:35pm without speaking to journalists.
President Muhammadu Buhari had last Wednesday suspended Lawal and ordered the investigation.
The panel, comprising the National Security Adviser, General Babagana Monguno (rtd) and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, is expected to submit its report next Wednesday.
Report has it that there is an ongoing search for a new replacement for Babachir.
Report has it that there is an ongoing search for a new replacement for Babachir.
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