Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • REPORT A STORY
  • PRIVACY
  • CONTACT US
WITHIN NIGERIA - NEWS PICKS
  • HOME
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS PICKS
    • BREAKING
    • National
    • Local News
    • Politics
    • Diaspora
    • Business
    • Education
    • Sports
    • World News
      • Africa
      • U.S
      • Asia
      • Europe
    • XTRA
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • MORE
    • GIST
    • ARTICLES
    • VIDEOS
No Result
View All Result
WITHIN NIGERIA - NEWS PICKS
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS PICKS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • MORE

JUST-IN: Supreme court dismisses suit challenging establishment of EFCC act

The states governor who filed the complaint lost out

The Abdul Yemi by The Abdul Yemi
November 15, 2024
in BREAKING, National
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0 0
A A
0
Plateau Governorship Election
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Recall that the EFCC was established by an Act of the National Assembly on December 12, 2002, by the then administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
  • According to the court, the EFCC Establishment Act did not require any form of ratification by the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states of the federation since it was not a treaty but a convention.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 16 states challenging the legitimacy of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.

The court’s decision was delivered by Uwani Abba-Aji, who led a seven-member panel of justices, stating that “the EFCC Act, which is not a treaty but a convention, does not need the ratification of the houses of assembly”.

PRIOR DEVELOPMENT

The initial lawsuit challenging the EFCC’s legitimacy was filed by the Kogi state government, with 15 other states later joining the suit.

READ ALSO

Tinubu played no role in Buhari’s emergence as president – Boss Mustapha

BREAKING: Ex-APC chair Ganduje appointed FAAN board chairman

Oyo government acquires surveillance aircraft to combat insecurity, spends ₦7.8bn

Amid Controversy, Peter Obi Clarifies Role In Abacha Regime, Releases Appointment Letter

The states argued that the national assembly failed to follow the correct procedure in enacting the EFCC Act, specifically section 12 of the 1999 constitution.

They claimed that domesticating a convention requires approval from a majority of state houses of assembly, as stated in section 12 of the constitution.

The states also argued that the procedure for domesticating the convention was ignored during the passage of the EFCC Act and similar laws.

Furthermore, they stated that the EFCC Act cannot be applied to states that did not give their consent.

The applicants also challenged the powers of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

They sought a declaration that the federal government, through the NFIU, lacks the power to issue directives on the administration and management of state funds.

They also sought a declaration that the EFCC, NFIU, or any federal agency cannot investigate or arrest anyone for offenses related to state fund administration.

Six states — Adamawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Jigawa, Benue, and Enugu — withdrew from the suit in the following days.

POPULAR TODAY

    • All
    • National
    • Local News
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Sports
    • XTRA
    Donald Trump

    Trump didn’t lose $250,000 to Lagos Yahoo boy — Here’s what really happened

    July 5, 2025

    No more multiple-entry for Nigerians, visa validity now three months – US introduces new visa policy

    July 9, 2025

    BREAKING: Ex-APC chair Ganduje appointed FAAN board chairman

    July 9, 2025

    ‘Comedians of politics’ — LP faction dismisses Obi’s expulsion by Abure group

    July 8, 2025

    Discussion about this post

    ADVERTISEMENT

    LATEST

    Tinubu played no role in Buhari’s emergence as president – Boss Mustapha

    July 9, 2025

    BREAKING: Ex-APC chair Ganduje appointed FAAN board chairman

    July 9, 2025

    Tinubu not distracted by ADC coalition, 2027 politics — Information minister

    July 9, 2025

    Oyo government acquires surveillance aircraft to combat insecurity, spends ₦7.8bn

    July 9, 2025

    Amid Controversy, Peter Obi Clarifies Role In Abacha Regime, Releases Appointment Letter

    July 9, 2025

    NRC: FG resumes Eastern rail rehabilitation, targets Port Harcourt–Maiduguri line revival

    July 9, 2025
    Load More
    NEWS PICKS — WITHIN NIGERIA

    WITHIN NIGERIA MEDIA LTD.

    NEWS, MULTI MEDIA

    WITHIN NIGERIA is an online news media that focuses on authoritative reports, investigations and major headlines that springs from National issues, Politics, Metro, Entertainment; and Articles.

    Follow us on social media:

    CORPORATE LINKS

    • About
    • Contacts
    • Report a story
    • Advertisement
    • Content Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms
     
    • Fact-Checking Policy
    • Ethics Policy
    • Corrections Policy
    • REPORT A STORY
    • PRIVACY
    • CONTACT US

    © 2022 WITHIN NIGERIA MEDIA LTD. designed by WebAndName

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    No Result
    View All Result
    • HOME
    • FEATURES
    • NEWS PICKS
      • BREAKING
      • National
      • Local News
      • Politics
      • Diaspora
      • Business
      • Education
      • Sports
      • World News
        • Africa
        • U.S
        • Asia
        • Europe
      • XTRA
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • MORE
      • GIST
      • ARTICLES
      • VIDEOS

    © 2022 WITHIN NIGERIA MEDIA LTD. designed by WebAndName