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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2024)
Legal implication of abuse of power in public Institutions: The economic and financial crimes commission as a case study
Authors
Adetutu Banjo, Dr. Foluke Ouyemisi Abimbola
Abstract
It is often said that “power corrupts and
absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The truth of this statement is evident in
cases of abuse of power by public officials in Nigeria. For the purpose of this
work, the spotlight is on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Commission,
which was established as an anti-graft agency has soon become an unbridled
horse in the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties. The paper is
segmented discusses the arbitrary use of power by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC) in order to ensure that these powers are curbed or
adjusted to meet the standards of human rights as contained in various treaties
and conventions ratified and acceded to by Nigeria. The aim of this paper is to
weigh the arbitrary use of power against principle of Natural Justice such as
fair hearing which appears to be utterly disregarded by EFCC officers.
Instances of Abuse of Power by the EFCC will be examined and
alternative ways of ensuring that perpetrators of financial crimes will be charged
properly as provided for under the Nigerian Constitution and other laws
protecting the rights of citizens. Thus, there is no
gainsaying that the law is an indispensable tool to remedy the abnormality of
abuse of power by the EFCC and such laws can be amended for the purpose
of enforcing laws in such a manner that justice will be done.
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Pages:87-91
How to cite this article:
Adetutu Banjo, Dr. Foluke Ouyemisi Abimbola "Legal implication of abuse of power in public Institutions: The economic and financial crimes commission as a case study". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 87-91
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