A civil society organization, CSO, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has expressed concern over a lawsuit filed by Kogi State, with the support of other states, to challenge the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
DAILY POST reports that the suit filed at the Supreme Court by the Kogi State Government against the Federal Government, is also challenging the powers of the EFCC to probe state government finances. At a hearing on October 8, 2024, the Supreme Court granted the request of 15 other states to be made parties to the suit as co-plaintiff with Kogi . The 15 states are Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nassarawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross-River and Niger.
also faulted the Supreme Court for deciding to entertain the suit. 'The implications of this lawsuit are serious. By questioning the EFCC's legitimacy, these states threaten a vital institution essential for combating financial crimes, potentially encouraging corrupt officials and undermining the rule of law and governance integrity in Nigeria. 'Moreover, it is particularly alarming that the Supreme Court has chosen to entertain such a frivolous case.
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