The Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ought not to have been in existence, insisting that the Commission currently operates outside the Constitution.
Mr. Agbakoba, agued that since the EFCC is a creation of the National Assembly, it does not have the powers to interfere with the activities of state governments.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who made the call in Lagos, insists that the 1999 Constitution only provides one Police Force for Nigeria, adding that since the Anti-graft agency was not a branch of the Police, it could not perform its functions.
The human rights lawyer, however, said he is not fighting the Commission noting that the real issue was about the failure of the security agencies to obey the rule of law.
G-5 GOVERNORS PROMISES TO CHANGE NARRATIVE OF ELECTION OUTCOME IN NIGERIA
The five aggrieved governors of the People’s Democratic Party known as G5 Governors have expressed readiness to play a prominent role that would change the narrative of Nation’s elections.
The five governors revealed this at a dinner held in preparation for Governor Seyi Makinde’s reelection campaign flag-off at Ibadan, the Oyo state capital
In his remarks, Governor Seyi Makinde who described the G5 as an integrity group said Nigeria is at a point where decision has to be taken for, the peace, progress and development of the country.
While attributing the success of the current administration in Oyo state to his team for supporting his vision, the governor urged every citizen to play positive roles in electing credible leaders for the benefit of the state and the nation at large.
River state governor, Nyesom Wike in his remarks emphasized that the country must move forward without ethnicity, but equity, fairness and justice.
He expressed optimism that no opposition will stand the chance of the defeating governor Makinde in the state 2023 election.
The Governors are expected to declare support for their preferred presidential candidate at the Flag-off of the Governor Makinde’s reelection bid today.
