The suit, which was initially instituted by attorneys general of 16 states, sought the scrapping of the anti-graft agency.
The Supreme Court on Friday, November 15, dismissed the suit filed by some state Attorneys General challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.
The suit, which was initially instituted by attorneys general of 16 states, sought the scrapping of the anti-graft agency.
The suit also sought the scrapping of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
While some states withdrew from the suit, some others asked to be joined as co-plaintiffs.
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