Nigerian Reps Pass Bill to Limit President's Power in Removing EFCC Chairman

The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved a bill sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act of 2004.

The bill seeks to reduce the President's authority to remove the EFCC Chairman, requiring a two-thirds majority approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The proposed amendment aims to align the EFCC's operations with global anti-corruption standards, modernize its legal framework, and ensure the agency's independence from political influence.

This move is seen as a step towards strengthening Nigeria's anti-corruption framework and restoring public confidence in the EFCC's operations.