EFCC can freeze state government's accounts - Appeal court rules


The Federal Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court, Makurdi holding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from freezing the account of Benue State Government for the purpose of investigations, without a court order.



In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice M.S. Hassan on Thursday, September 22, 2022, the appellate court held that, the EFCC has powers to place any account, (state governments' accounts inclusive) on PND for 72hours, for the purpose of investigations, without a court order. The court also set aside the N50million damages awarded against the EFCC by the lower court.


Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Makurdi, had on Tuesday, February 2, 2019 delivered a judgment, holding the EFCC from placing a PND on the account of Benue State government. Dissatisfied with the judgment, the Commission approached the Court of Appeal.



EFCC counsel, Steve Odiase, canvassed strong arguments against the earlier judgment and the appellate court held that the EFCC acted within its powers to freeze the account of Benue State government.

The court also held that banks are legally bound to obey orders from the EFCC on PND.

source please.....abi na for your head?

Its very cleat that Buhari and APC are sponsoring the Fulani killer terrorists operating in Benue state.

What manner of nonsense is this?


Anyone that tells you that APC does not have an evil plan against christian communities in Nigeria is deceiving you.

Say a big no to APC to avoid another civil war in Nigeria.

CYBERSOLDIERSre:
Its very cleat that Buhari and APC are sponsoring the Fulani killer terrorists operating in Benue state.

What manner of nonsense is this?


Anyone that tells you that APC does not have an evil plan against christian communities in Nigeria is deceiving you.

Say a big no to APC to avoid another civil war in Nigeria.

Stupid talk.

There are other states that have been subjected to wanton attacks by the crazy herdsmen yet they still execute projects.

Ortom uses this reason to hoodwink the Benue citizenry and impoverish the state.

Stop acting as if you are his mouthpiece.

Are you not interested in knowing how money is being siphoned in the state?

fupohed:
source please.....abi na for your head?

lol... what do you need my source for?