- The states argued that in enacting the law in 2004, the national assembly failed to adhere to section 12 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which governs the incorporation of international treaties into domestic law.
- They noted that the EFCC Act cannot be applied to states that did not give their consent to its creation.
The Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi states have pulled out of a lawsuit questioning the legitimacy of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A seven-member Supreme Court panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, removed the states’ names from the case.
The states’ attorneys-general filed the withdrawal request.
Initially, 16 states had joined forces to challenge the EFCC’s operations.
They argued that its establishment in 2003 under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration lacked constitutional basis.
With Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi’s withdrawal, the dynamics of the case have changed.
This development may impact the ongoing debate about the EFCC’s powers and authority.
This is a developing story…
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