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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday, suspended the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mynin. https://t.co/bTbMTIDcTn
Benue Governor Suspends Attorney General, Says He Didn’t Get Permission To Join Suit Challenging EFCC’s Legality | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/2iafT2yWyB https://t.co/0er9ynuXlb
Three out of the 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, informed the Supreme Court of their intention to withdraw from the suit. https://t.co/hEXwGpXu76
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in a significant legal case involving 16 states that are challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other agencies. This decision comes as three of the 19 states involved in the suit have indicated their intention to withdraw from the legal challenge. Additionally, the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended the state Attorney General, Fidelis Mynin, for allegedly failing to seek permission before joining the suit against the EFCC's legality. The case reflects ongoing tensions regarding the powers and establishment of anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria.
