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Benue Gov. suspends Attorney General over EFCC legality lawsuit

By Uchechi Ojo
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Benue Gov. suspends Attorney General over EFCC legality lawsuit

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Fidelis Mynin for participating in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) without his consent.

The Supreme Court recently reserved judgment on a suit filed by 19 states questioning the constitutionality of the EFCC’s establishment, though Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi have withdrawn from the case.

Governor Alia expressed surprise that Benue State joined the challenge against the EFCC, leading to his decision to suspend Mynin.

The governor’s spokesperson, Kula Tersoo, confirmed the suspension, stating, “It’s true; His Excellency has suspended the State Attorney General for joining the suit without informing the governor.”

Proofreading by Uchechi Ojo, Sub-editor at Neptune Prime. 

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