In a stinging rebuke, the Supreme Court described the state governments that filed the case as selfish.
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Delivering the lead judgement, Mrs Abba-Aji held that the first plaintiff and others “opened the can of worms and skeletons in its cupboard” with its claim in the suit that the EFCC had invited and investigated officials of the state government.She said that as much as Kogi State has the right to enact laws, any of its laws that contradict the EFCC Act, NFIU Act, and ICPC Act, which have been enacted by the National Assembly, cannot have the force of law.
Governor Alia’s spokesperson, Kula Tersoo, confirmed the attorney-general’s suspension in a statement on Wednesday. “It’s true, His Excellency today suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order for joining the suit challenging the legality of EFCC without informing the governor,” Mr Tersoo said.Nineteen state governments led by Kogi , who are behind the suit, argued that the establishment of EFCC and ICPC violated Nigeria’s constitution.
Presenting their case on 22 October, the lead counsel for Kogi State, Mohammed Abdulwahab, urged the Supreme Court to uphold the states’ arguments. NJC recommends compulsory retirement of judges over age falsification, as other judges face sanctions
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