spenca:


Go through the statement again and you would see where he stated the basics and the law justifying why the EFCC can't freeze Fayose's account

Reyginus:
Just a little correction, bro. The EFCC froze the Account of Adamawa State Government and not Nyako's. The two are entirely different. Nyako's account was not touched. It's good we don't misinform people.

You see, in this fight against corruption, if our method fall short of due process it becomes corrupting. The EFCC should have gotten a court order permitting the act. Any contrary act, like we have now, is both corrupt and corrupting.

A governor can be investigated, that's true. Where Falana fails is to tell us if it's right to freeze the account of a sitting governor without recourse of a court of law. We shouldn't corrupt the system in the name of fighting corruption. Let's follow due process.

Reyginus:
Just a little correction, bro. The EFCC froze the Account of Adamawa State Government and not Nyako's. The two are entirely different. Nyako's account was not touched. It's good we don't misinform people.

You see, in this fight against corruption, if our method fall short of due process it becomes corrupting. The EFCC should have gotten a court order permitting the act. Any contrary act, like we have now, is both corrupt and corrupting.

A governor can be investigated, that's true. Where Falana fails is to tell us if it's right to freeze the account of a sitting governor without recourse of a court of law. We shouldn't corrupt the system in the name of fighting corruption. Let's follow due process.

bioda:


.......The senior lawyers who have questioned the freezing of Mr. Fayose’s account on the ground that the EFCC did not obtain a court order have not read section 28 of the EFCC Act which provides that “where a person is arrested for an offence under this Act, the Commission shall immediately trace and attach all the assets and properties of the person acquired as a result of such economic or financial crime and shall thereafter cause to be obtained an interim attachment order from the Court”. The law permits the EFCC to freeze an account or attach a property of a criminal suspect and proceed thereafter to obtain an ex parte order from the appropriate court.

menxer:


So you are saying the state governor is greater than the state by reason of the immunity clause?

If I got Falana's explanation well, a governor can be investigated, and in this case an ex parte order was obtained to freeze the account which contains alleged fraudulent funds.

Immunity is not a cover for impunity.

Reyginus:
No, I've not heard. When did they obtain it and from which court?

Reyginus:
We all know the basics of the law. What I'm looking for in his position of this perversion of the law. Quoting the law is not enough. Nobody is contending that. What did he say about this lawlessness?

refreshrate:


You and I both know that guy just lied but I love the way you're engaging him.

However, I see you're super intelligent & know your stuff. Pls do not allow these people wear you down with lies & senseless banter this is Nairaland. Members do not undergo IQ or any tests for that matter before joining. Some are capable of wounding someone with their level of stup!d!ty.

Remember my advice always.
God bless

nothingspoil70:
Not at all the government is just begining to work for you and I

spenca:


If the actions of the EFCC is in align with the law he quoted what lawlessness are we referring to ? Maybe you need to be more precise to get a definite response

chernest2002:
maybe the president want to do it well but don't seem to know how to do it. Well let's watch and pray.

Remii:
the koko of investigation is recovery of the loot, if account is not frozen how do you ensure evidence is intact and recover same? The fund can be transferred and evidence disappear, case will become weaken.

Reyginus:
Lol. Thanks but I think we need give a hand to the drowning men. I'm trying to see them now as the Needy and not the just the Stupid. Thanks.

refreshrate:


A lifeguard never saves a drowning man whilst he still struggles lest both of them drown. - Not A Mugabe quote

Reyginus:
That's a Political statement seeking simply Political Correctness. A human rights lawyer, like the man claims, should be precise about his position on every matter. While he quoted the section on investigation and gave verdict, he didn't say anything on Freezing. You don't see it as deliberate?

spenca:


I disagree that he didn't say anything on freezing he clearly said the EFCC can freeze the account of Fayose has he has no immunity to investigation as the matter relates to the of election irregularities and funding................. and don't think there is more to say on the issue than that. To me he was being concise on the issue.

Is there any abuse of right on this ? If I am missing something please let me into your point of view or conspiracy theory .

Reyginus:
No country has ever grown by watching and praying. None.

chernest2002:
bro am not among the leaders, am only working and paying my taxes, then what else can I do if not watch and pray.in Nigeria today you are not even allowed to say your view otherwise you will be probed or called a waillers.

Reyginus:
You have a point but then I rather engage in saving the mentally incapacitated than praying for Nigeria to be great. It's like Praying that the barber who cut your hair learn a new skill or upgrades himself. It doesn't work. The only option is to learn the new skill willingly. That will and capability is what I try to put in the minds of people around me.

chernest2002:
but how can they learn when they are watching our hard earned democracy dying, soon freedom of speech will be a thing of past. One of the arm of government is under serious attack, judiciary is becoming something else,long detention without trial.

Reyginus:
Time. We'd learn. Time wounds all heels. We just have to keep preaching the good sermon. There's power in repetition.

chernest2002:
we shall overcome soon, am opportune to new Nigeria.

toposi4naija:
Mr Falana...yhu tried....lol I forqot yhu are now an APC member


this is why I keep saying there is nothing like human right activist.... They are only after their pocket

FG can't just freeze Fayose's account.... There should be a court order

Reyginus:
Just a little correction, bro. The EFCC froze the Account of Adamawa State Government and not Nyako's. The two are entirely different. Nyako's account was not touched. It's good we don't misinform people.

You see, in this fight against corruption, if our method fall short of due process it becomes corrupting. The EFCC should have gotten a court order permitting the act. Any contrary act, like we have now, is both corrupt and corrupting.

A governor can be investigated, that's true. Where Falana fails is to tell us if it's right to freeze the account of a sitting governor without recourse of a court of law. We shouldn't corrupt the system in the name of fighting corruption. Let's follow due process.

Remii:
the koko of investigation is recovery of the loot, if account is not frozen how do you ensure evidence is intact and recover same? The fund can be transferred and evidence disappear, case will become weaken.

Reyginus:
How am I saying the State Governor is greater than the State?

Is it really about who's greater now than what really happened? I think we should face issues squarely.

Of course it is not a cover but in the execution of Justice, Justice should not be literally executed.