NewsSupreme Court Responds to Governors’ Legal Challenge Against EFCC’s Authority Published 6 months agoon October 22, 2024By Tao The Supreme Court has reserved its ruling on a lawsuit brought by 16 state governments that questions the constitutional validity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and similar federal agencies. Continue Full Reading>>>This legal battle, initially initiated by the Kogi State Government, contends that the EFCC’s operations may overstep its legal authority.Following oral arguments presented by the lawyers on Tuesday, the seven-member judicial panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, decided to reserve judgment on the matter. States such as Ondo, Edo, Oyo, and Ogun joined Kogi as co-plaintiffs in the suit, while some, like Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi, have recently withdrawn.The outcome of this case could have major implications for the authority of federal anti-corruption bodies in relation to state governments.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)MoreClick to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)RelatedYour support helps us grow and deliver better content! Support Us Related Topics:EFCCnews Up NextOlusegun Obasanjo: “We Need the Right Person for the Job, Regardless of Their Background” Don't MissHere’s the World’s Most Powerful Currency. Tao Aperoja Taofeek, known as Tao, is a blogger, developer, and the CEO of Trackloaded, a verified digital platform covering entertainment, news, and culture. You may like Former Anambra Commissioner Maja Umeh Passes Away at 64 Peter Obi Demands Justice for 15-Year-Old Supporter Detained Without Trial Reactions Trail Buhari’s Claim of Leaving Office With Same Assets He Had Before Presidency Breaking: Nyesom Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers Assembly Members in UK [VIDEO] US Law Institute Urges Tinubu to Reverse Fubara’s Suspension, Warns of Democratic Breakdown
