Скачать или смотреть Controversy Surrounds New EFCC Chairman's Appointment As Nigerian Lawyer Calls It Illegal | NC Prime

Host: Kofi Bartels
Guest: Dotun Hassan, Legal Practitioner, Abuja, Nigeria

The appointment of Ola Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Bola Tinubu has sparked legal controversy and debate. Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Festus Ogun, asserts that this appointment is not only illegal but also unconstitutional.

Ogun's argument hinges on the alleged non-qualification of Ola Olukoyede for the role, which he claims blatantly contravenes Section 2(1)(a) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004. According to Ogun, this particular section of the Act specifies that the Chairman of the EFCC must be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency, with a rank not lower than ACP (Assistant Commissioner of Police) or equivalent. Furthermore, the appointee should possess a minimum of 15 years of relevant, cumulative experience.

Festus Ogun contends that Ola Olukoyede does not meet the eligibility criteria of having 15 years of cumulative experience in any security or law enforcement agency. Therefore, he urges the immediate withdrawal of the appointment.

This legal challenge raises questions regarding the selection process and criteria used for appointing the EFCC Chairman, and it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold in the coming days.

Please note that this information is based on the statements and legal arguments put forth by Festus Ogun.

Follow News Central On:
Facebook:   / newscentralafrica  
Twitter:   / newscentraltv  
Instagram:   / newscentraltv  
For more content, go to: https://newscentral.africa
Controversy Surrounds New EFCC Chairman's Appointment As Nigerian Lawyer Calls It Illegal | NC Prime | 12-10-23


#NewsCentral #AfricaFirst #Africa #News #Politics #EFCC #Tinubu #Ojo #President #APC #PDP #Corruption #Allegation #Nigeria #NorthEast #9ja #Bribery #Evil #State #Criminal #CBN #Banks #EFCC #Centralbank #Nigeria #Suspension #Report #Afrika #Abuja #WestAfrica #Naira #Cash #Chairman #Ribadu #Obasanjo #Executive #ICPC #NDDC