EFCC can freeze state accounts, must obtain court order within 72 hours — Falana

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Femi Falana, a senior human rights lawyer, stated that the EFCC acted within its legal rights by restricting access to the Osun State Government account but must secure a court order within 72 hours. He made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today program.

ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) acted within its statutory powers by placing restrictions on the Osun State Government’s account. Falana, who spoke on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the commission could place a […] The post EFCC can freeze state accounts, must obtain court order within 72 hours — Falana appeared first on Vanguard News.