Breaking: Anambra Withdraws from Supreme Court Suit Challenging EFCC’s Legality 

By Adejumo Adekunle –

Port- Harcourt- The Anambra State Government announced on Tuesday its decision to withdraw from the lawsuit aiming to challenge the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Attorney General Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje informed the Supreme Court that the state no longer wishes to be part of the case, originally filed by Kogi State. The withdrawal notice was issued on October 20.

While Anambra stepped back, Osun State, represented by its Attorney General Mr. Oluwole Bada, requested to consolidate its complaint with Kogi State’s case against the EFCC. Osun told a seven-member Supreme Court panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, that it seeks the same reliefs as Kogi State.

Sokoto State, another co-plaintiff, did not send legal representation during the hearing, though other states such as Kogi, Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Oyo, Benue, and several others announced their appearances.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, served as the sole defendant and did not oppose Anambra’s request to withdraw from the case.