Court Orders Halt EFCC Investigations In 10 States – Olukoyede

Court Orders Halt EFCC Investigations In 10 States – Olukoyede

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has highlighted that ongoing court cases are hindering the Commission’s ability to effectively perform its duties. He noted that the anti-graft agency is unable to investigate corruption cases in 10 states due to court orders…….CONTINUE READING 

Olukoyede made these remarks in Abuja on Monday during the 6th EFCC/National Judicial Institute (NJI) capacity-building workshop aimed at justices and judges. The workshop was themed “Integrating Stakeholders in Curbing Economic and Financial Crimes.”

Although he did not specify which 10 states were affected, he emphasized the need for collaboration between anti-graft agencies and the judiciary in the fight against corruption. He pointed out that the EFCC faces challenges such as frequent adjournments in high-profile cases and conflicting court orders during corruption prosecutions.

He stated, “Despite the dedication and efforts of our judges to resolve corruption cases nationwide, there are still significant concerns that require urgent attention. The prevalence of frequent adjournments due to frivolous applications, conflicting orders from courts of equal jurisdiction in corruption matters, and excessive contempt orders directed at the Commission’s leadership are among the many issues troubling the EFCC. Additionally, there is an overreliance on technicalities in serious corruption cases and unwarranted injunctions restraining the Commission from investigating graft cases.”

Olukoyede added, “It has become increasingly common for suspects facing criminal investigations to rush to court to secure injunctions that prevent the Commission from inviting, investigating, interrogating, or arresting them, including actions by some state governments. Currently, the Commission is unable to conduct investigations in at least 10 states.”

He urged judicial officers to utilize the workshop to engage with the Commission and “discuss openly how corruption cases can be resolved more swiftly.

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