The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern that court cases obstruct the agency’s ability to perform its duties effectively.
Speaking at the 6th EFCC/National Judicial Institute (NJI) capacity-building workshop for justices and judges in Abuja, Olukoyede revealed that court orders prevent the commission from investigating corruption cases in at least ten states. However, he did not specify which ones.
The workshop, themed “Integrating stakeholders in curbing economic and financial crimes,” provided a platform for discussing the challenges faced by the Institution, including frequent adjournments of high-profile cases and conflicting court orders.
Olukoyede called for enhanced collaboration between anti-graft agencies and the judiciary to combat corruption more effectively.
He noted, “Despite the commitment of our judges in resolving corruption cases, there are areas of concern that need urgent attention.”
He highlighted issues such as frivolous applications, conflicting court orders, and rampant injunctions preventing the commission from investigating. He urged judicial officers to engage openly with the organisation on strategies to expedite resolving corruption cases.
