Nigerian House Passes Bill to Limit President's Power in EFCC Chairman's Removal

The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved a bill on its second reading to restrict the President's power to remove the EFCC Chairman without the National Assembly's approval. Sponsored by Hon.

Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the bill seeks to amend the EFCC Act of 2004 to ensure the agency's independence and effectiveness in combating corruption. The move comes after the suspension of former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa over corruption allegations involving President Bola Tinubu.

The bill emphasizes the need for modern laws to combat evolving financial crimes like cyber fraud and terrorism financing. The legislation aims to introduce checks and balances to prevent political interference in the EFCC's operations.