The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the case filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other agencies. A new date for the ruling will be communicated to the parties involved.
During the hearing on Tuesday, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states were added as co-plaintiffs, bolstering the lawsuit. However, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Adamawa states withdrew their participation in the case. As a result, their suits were formally struck out by the court.
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), appeared in court as the defendant. He requested the court’s permission to submit a legal process filed earlier that same day. In response, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji granted leave for the defendant to use the reply on points of law submitted on Tuesday.
The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the EFCC and the legal framework governing financial crime investigations in Nigeria. The Supreme Court’s judgment is highly anticipated by both legal experts and the states involved.
