The Judiciary Watchdogs, a coalition of lawyers from the 36 states of Nigeria, has stated that the lawsuit filed by 19 state governors challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will define Nigeria's federalism.
The Judiciary Watchdogs, a coalition of lawyers from the 36 states of Nigeria, has stated that the lawsuit filed by 19 state governors challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , will define Nigeria's federalism. The lawyers, who have been vocal against corruption in Nigeria, argue that the EFCC 's enabling act was enacted without input from state assemblies, violating the principles of federalism and state autonomy.
International conventions complicate national sovereignty, and Nigeria must uphold treaties while honouring constitutional obligations. “Moreover, the effectiveness of the anti-graft agencies, particularly the EFCC, in addressing corruption has been called into question. Numerous allegations of selective enforcement and abuse of power have plagued these institutions.
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