The Supreme Court had reserved judgement on the suit on Tuesday, with three other states—Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi—also announcing their withdrawals from the case during the proceedings.
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However, it remains uncertain whether the Supreme Court will consider the state’s withdrawal, given that the hearing has already concluded and judgement is pending.Should the withdrawal be accepted, the number of plaintiffs in the case will decrease from 19 state governments, each represented by their respective attorneys-general, to 18.The lawsuit initially filed by the Kogi State Government—before other states joined—caused a row in Benue State.
The plaintiffs contended that the EFCC Act bypassed this process, rendering the agency’s powers illegitimate. He requested the court dismiss the suit, contending that the EFCC Act’s legitimacy was well established by legal precedent. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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