Jigawa State on Saturday pulled out of the case challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
19 states led by Kogi State had in the suit marked SC/CV/178/2023, challenged the law that established the commission in 2003.
Benue State withdrew from the suit on Thursday after Governor Hyacinth Alia suspended the state”s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Fidelis Mynin, for failing to inform him before joining the suit.
The Jigawa State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Fanini, confirmed the state’s withdrawal at a media briefing in Dutse.
He said the decision was in the best interest of the state.
Fanini, however, said Jigawa State decision did not take away the legitimacy of the claims raised by other states involved in the suit.
“On October 24, 2024, a notice of withdrawal was filed in Abuja, signed by myself, to officially remove Jigawa State from the case pending at the Supreme Court.”
“The notice has been served to the Chief Registrar, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and other plaintiff states.”
“We believe it is in the best interest of Jigawa State to withdraw from this case at this time, allowing us to focus our efforts on cases that directly impact the state’s governance and legal landscape.”
“The issues raised in this case are important, and we respect the legal positions of the other states.”
“However, our focus is to ensure we are using our legal resources efficiently for the benefit of Jigawa’s citizens,” the Attorney-General stated.
