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Reps Move to Limit President’s Control Over EFCC Chair Appointment

The House of Representatives has initiated moves to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act to reduce presidential influence in appointing the Commission’s chairman. The proposed amendment seeks to empower the National Assembly and the National Judicial Council (NJC) to play key roles in the selection process, ensuring greater transparency and independence.
According to the proposed bill, the EFCC chairman would be chosen from a shortlist recommended by the NJC and confirmed by the National Assembly, curbing the president’s unilateral power in the appointment. Lawmakers argue that the move will strengthen the Commission’s autonomy, improve accountability, and protect the anti-graft agency from political manipulation.
Supporters of the bill say it aligns with democratic principles and global best practices in anti-corruption administration, while critics warn it could lead to bureaucratic delays. The amendment bill has passed its second reading and will proceed to committee level for further deliberation.