Embattled former director of Pensions at the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Shuaibu Sani Teidi, who is standing trial on an alleged embezzlement, on Tuesday approached a Federal High Court siting in Abuja asking the court to make an order nullifying the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Establishment Act which, according to him, is illegal, null and void. Speaking through his lawyer, Mr. Edgar Onoja, the former director urged the court to hold that the National Assembly went against the spirit of the Nigerian Constitution by setting up a body to perform the duties of the Nigerian Police Force contrary to the constitution. "The purpose of this suit, is to declare the EFCC Act as unconstitutional since the organization carries out the duties of the Police. They apprehend offenders, investigate crimes and initiate criminal proceedings in court, all these are the duties listed to be carried out by the Nigerian Police. The EFCC enjoys the sta...
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