Benue Gov Suspends Attorney General Over EFCC Legality Suit

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mynin, for participating in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) without his consent.

The Supreme Court recently reserved judgment on a suit filed by 19 states questioning the constitutionality of the EFCC’s establishment. However, three states—Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi—have withdrawn from the case.

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Governor Alia expressed surprise that his state joined the challenge against the EFCC, prompting his decision to suspend Mynin.

The governor’s spokesperson, Kula Tersoo, confirmed the suspension, stating, “It’s true, His Excellency today suspended the State Attorney General for joining the suit without informing the governor.”