EFCC is An Unconstitutional Organisation - Agbakoba

[@MbadiweSunday]

Dr.Olisa SAN is very sound man .. Take it to the bank. He is a blessing to the country call Nigeria

[@buchiokafor5622]

I never get tired of listening to this man Dr Olisa Agbakoba . He is indeed a legal luminary

[@okoroijoma1926]

Am always excited listening to Agbakoba SAN a legal luminary in Nigeria. His points are very clear

[@PhinaJohnson-j8o]

Very brilliant man..... Olisa Agbakoba, you're a gift to Nigeria. God bless you!!!

[@agemajosephterhemba7293]

Why is it hard for Rufai to understand what the man is saying, even as he has made it so easy to understand.

[@3dd3cheetosdoritos11]

Always a delight listening to Mr. Agbakoba

[@chidoziendaji6534]

Definitely a great sound legal mind Olisa SAN

[@chidoijeoma6677]

EFCC should be constitutionalised and strengthened by not allowing the presidency to be appointing their chairman. They should focus solely on corrupt Politicians.

[@Olawuni40]

So who is going to be appointing the chairman

[@chimdi_samuel]

I'm praying with you! However, God doesn't listen to African political prayers anymore!

[@OkwudiliUchendu]

Kudos to Arise television in bringing quality discussions on very important issues and as always with quality calibre of journalist and not too tribalistic manner of approach.

[@BrightNwaofor]

I know and I believe that Nigeria as a nation we still have intelligent and noble men who can move this country forward. Thank you Sir, 🙏 Olisa for speaking the truth and with you and other meaningful Nigerians this country will be great again.

[@adewunmierickayode8367]

Im sincerely grateful for Rufai's and Dr Abati point of argument with the Grt SAN Mr Olisa Agbakoba that we shouldn't throw away a baby with the bathing water. EFCC has done some good works else, some of the former governors would have made away with all their stolen wealth without returning a dime. Though as affirmed from the position of the Grt SAN that the body was not lawfully instituted, police and the sister agencies have failed and continue to fail in their responsibility, they've disappointed greatly and they're all guilty of the illegalities raised by our respected lawyers. Constitutional Lawyers will always throw away good results when there's no law to support the beautiful efforts of any individual or body. It's just like when a military head of state is providing good government policies with beautiful results such government will still be considered illegal by any lawyer or Democrats. Let the National Assembly do the needful to legitimate EFCC and also introduce laws that will limit the President from highjacking it for their personal interests.

[@SAMSAM-ne7vv]

U can not be more correct 👌. Political influence is killing all institutions in the country. Not until any institutions e.g POLICE, JUDICIARY, ELECTORAL COMMISSION, MILITARY address politicians appropriately in line with the constitution, defending our sovereign nation not minding the party affiliation and 100% NEUTRA in their dealings, I doubt if this country can get better.

[@chumamakasi6682]

He is only saying EFCC should be constitutionalized so that they can be held accountable under the law as they should and he is making sense. It seems they are here to stay, so why can they not be under the constitution.

[@Pat007]

This man was paid by the government to protect them. NO WAY OR THOSE CORRUPT THIEVES GOVERNORS WILL BE ARRESTED. They won’t go free. Shameless man.

[@udoborkelly7072]

May God and our ancestors continue to bless you

[@Hilhorsepower]

Well said, but I ask you, which National Assembly are you & me expecting to do that needful to legitimize the EFCC & strengthen it to serve the interests of well meaning Nigerians? Is it this 10th National Assembly? Hmmm!! Are the many Senators who you know are fmr Governors, going to strengthen EFCC such that an autonomous corruption fighting body shall be there to deal with the corrupt practices they were involved in as Governors in their States? I doubt.

[@ehimwenmajames347]

Without Revolution, Nigerians will keep suffering

[@Inubaye.]

Revolution is knocking!

[@Travis-q7k]

Gbam

[@Pat007]

This man was paid by the government to protect them. NO WAY OR THOSE CORRUPT THIEVES GOVERNORS WILL BE ARRESTED. They won’t go free. Shameless man.

[@jamesdennison2671]

Very well spoken 👏

[@egbeaiwerioghene7481]

We have to be United first. Some people will join politicians because it flavours them

[@voicecommunities4810]

The country is a gangsters paradise

[@margaretibijoke4973]

God bless Dr Agbakoba and his likes for being outspoken in the right manner 👏

[@vince4187]

I like hearing or watching him. He is sound

[@henduby]

Yahaya bello is somewhere dancing azonto cos of this litigation lol

[@sonnieeze7533]

No doubt very sound man. Agbakoba known to me is a patient man who listens and answers. Should have heard the question coming from Dr Abati before reacting

[@dominicchristianchukwuebuk8196]

Ayo...that was a wonderful question.

[@yonduodi8693]

I love Mr Agbakoba. Brilliant gentleman and I agree he deserves a medal. The man no dey gree for anybody and rightly so cos he knows his onions and sees how Western countries operate in a no nonsense matter with regards to the law unlike in Nigeria a lawless jungle. My Simple solution is for the National Assembly to review the laws of creation of the EFCC and make the EFCC and NDLEA departments of the Nigerian police but with parallel specific mandates such that their commissioners do not function under the control of the IGP but they are able to share resources and cooperate... e.g EFCC should do their investigations independently (with access to police database) but when it comes to arrests...Arrests MUST be passed to the police force to do the arrests. (in police uniform but with the Police arrest lead or all team wearing EFCC hivis over the Nigeria police uniform ) . The arresting officers must be trained on different specific ways to conduct their arrest e.g EFCC requested arrests should be done by Officers who have completed training on EFCC arrests as such officers would know what to check for during an arrest e.g hard drives. These officers must then have Hivis over their Police uniform and carry an EFCC badge which should be given after completion of training in efcc arrest courses. Same with the NDLEA. (e.g with sniffer dogs) Commissioners should be appointed by the NJC.

[@adewaleadewole3701]

Very sound man. Kudos Mr olisa👊

[@ayotundesoaga404]

Very interesting arguments ❤..

[@UdechukwuSunny-c9t]

I quite agree with the legal luminary, he is on point

[@georgekobani7600]

This is ground breaking

[@erebilinowhitelinowhite5053]

I like this conversation. It is helpful!

[@collins1988]

This is what we call SAN not the sand sand in APC camp

[@johnedokpayi4051]

Very good interaction. Well done to both sides in the interview

[@lukmonolamilekan8616]

This governor are fighting this thing sake of them selves not for the masses not let us jubilating so far

[@katchydstone6558]

He's very much on point.

[@felixotuoke5419]

Thanks for the acumen of Rufai for raising relevant questions to elucidate the relevant points in the issues in question in the discussion especially pertaining the role of the courts.

[@ceoadmiralty5534]

Brilliant. “ we have to test it”

[@noneyourbiz]

I love that Jonathab Goodluck CALLED OUT Agbakoba. 😂😂😂😂

[@ugchieke7407]

Wonderful Conversation

[@kingsleyuzor6830]

Olisa Agbakoba SAN is a human AI machine.

[@espacehavana2226]

Kudos 👏 sir , all this so called journalists,they are one of our troubled in Nigeria today 😀

[@awesomedaniel1301]

Get sense a bit

[@blossompatogbemudia923]

I tired ooo So fear nor Dey let people speak against their corruption,incompetence and criminality for our country Nigeria and why??

[@Hilhorsepower]

Let me even ask gentleman Olisa Agbakoba SAN, is the present 1999 Constitution of the FRN as amended, a proper, well serving document that is helping Nigeria to move forward?

[@victormary592]

Am happy that a senior advocate of Nigeria in the person of Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN, have hit the nail by saying that we should not be cowards in our own country. Many people in Nigeria including the main stream media personalities are really cowards, when it's come to a serious issues confronting our country Nigeria. Long live Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN 🌹🕊️🙏

[@ndubisiaustine8740]

Our Nigerian elites are the problems of this country. Where has Agbakoba(SAN) been all this years that EFCC act has been existing.

[@bola0909]

This is hard to watch.

[@bola0909]

This is hard to watch 😢

[@onwordinkemdipatrick4063]

Just listen and follow his works on the EFCC. He has done his bit.

[@georgeodunayo1898]

I followed him on this issues, he has been crying about these unconstitutionalities in the country, but all to no avail.

[@Pat007]

This man was paid by the government to protect them. NO WAY OR THOSE CORRUPT THIEVES GOVERNORS WILL BE ARRESTED. They won’t go free. Shameless man.

[@ativiejonathan3705]

Corruption is fighting back , to downgrade the level of importance of EFCC.

[@fredbuchi7326]

Listen to superior arguments and stop capping rubbish,the agency is too corrupt and doing work of ICPC,

[@mobo204]

Make we no gree o!

[@Bob-wq7lf]

@@fredbuchi7326. And so what?, are u ok with the fact that the governors have teamed up to destroy the only security agency that have successfully prosecuted their ex corrupt colleagues?. Is EFCC perfect?, certainly not, but show me any government agency that is perfect pls?. Let’s applaud their positive sides and work on making them better.

[@fredbuchi7326]

@@Bob-wq7lf listen to your self, we're talking,is EFCC not fighting selective corrupt cases?,the organization is too corrupt to the point of being a tool in the hand of presidency,let us be serious for once in this country,our problem is corrupt politicians not Yahoo boys and breaking people home in the middle of night

[@onwordinkemdipatrick4063]

The SAN is requesting for the legalization of such an important agency to ensure that all the possible tactical maneuvers are tackled ab initio.

[@victorcole8117]

Boss, we really appreciate your efforts for a better Nigeria ❤. And Rufai you from your Data of cases won by EFCC you should have distinguish the Yahoo boys and the real Government Officials Looters

[@ojeniyiabidemi9329]

All of these will loose. EFCC HAS COME TO STAY

[@helenahmed9189]

Financial transparency and accountability always.

[@francissegun4493]

Hello Rufai, Please make you give Mr Agbakoba him medal, he deserves it. Thank you.

[@Pat007]

This man was paid by the government to protect them. NO WAY OR THOSE CORRUPT THIEVES GOVERNORS WILL BE ARRESTED. They won’t go free. Shameless man.

[@InnocentIwuji-f2m]

Dr Olisa (SAN) sounded theoretical when he argued that EFCC is unconstitutional. Which constitution are we talking about, without glitches, abuses and breaches on daily basis by the police and the judiciary. This aguement on constitutionality could be relevant in countries where nobody, leaders and followers alike is above the law. What is important at this time in Nigerian history is to find a way of mitigating the evils of corruption while the academic debate on constitutionality goes on. Even the judiciary and the police that are supposed to be the watch dog continue to misinterpret 😮 the constitution. Unusual times demand unusual solutions. EFCC is a child of circumstance following the inadequacies of police and judiciary, and should be encouraged to fight crime at source. 33:21

[@murphyochin6354]

Well done Rufai

[@donatusben4021]

The learned silk should stop wasting his precious time for Nigeria is completely a failed state.

[@Multicademy]

EFCC behaving like SARS There should be a law restraining some of their actions

[@___john3934]

Agbakoba SAN is more honourable than Mr femi Falana

[@DpDo-m8c]

Stop ✋️ be a gentle man for once

[@chimdi_samuel]

If we fix corruption in Nigeria, almost all civil servants will become poor! Most current politicians will retire as politics will not be for thieves anymore!

[@princeokorie346]

To be fair enough the EFCC has been a quite outstanding Federal Government Agency in the last 20 years. The modest achievements they have recorded so far cannot be matched by some Agencies created within the same period

[@ObinnaEluwa]

Their achievement seems great because of the media hype. The whole process of arrests and subsequent settlement are hooded, and they definitely are selective about who they go after.

[@felixoden9549]

The argument is that they can do more and should be more professional in their dealings, also we need 100% transparency from the EFCC and finally the organization should be constitutional. Or u want us to talk about the bribery and corruption going on that organization???

[@fredbuchi7326]

Refai be a good listener, sometimes you you dey cap rubbish

[@martinsinye2710]

Oga you can't trash Trump and praise Tinubu. What Rufai is hammering is as much as EFCC is highly corrupt our Judiciary is the problem. Fix the Judiciary even the police, EFCC, ICPC and many more institutions will sit up.

[@shalombassey3592]

Don't mind the man, he is silent on Tinubu but get erection on Trump. Not calling out Kamala on her own lies and ineptitude.

[@mylifemyfootball311]

You’re all seating down there I say I’ve lost the studio 😂😂

[@ephramevezi48]

Continuous improvement leads us from imperfection to perfection Don't crucify EFCC.

[@tyade7969]

Arise Bandits are shutting down opposing views.

[@stellaakin-oyewole2209]

I like this meaningful conversation this will expose more corruption and discard the unregistered organization who can't deliver the people caught with corruption and what they recovered had not delivered to improve the economy.

[@Phatkuz18]

But rather than say and advice the governors that EFCC is unconstitutional U should argue that EFCC must be reformed and reconfigured

[@popsonjaiyesimi7670]

Agabakoba SAN is 💯

[@Whenfazispeaks]

This is how you treat dumb questions, he needs to teach Seun one or two lessons

[@adeniyithompson4632]

Seun in Arise?

[@Whenfazispeaks]

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[@ComicsplaygroundTV]

Our situation in niəgeria is now " a jocker in love with the circus" but soon the brave and fearless jockers will own and control their circus finally this 2024...

[@vicinitytv5834]

This currently generation will not understand what the San is saying because they don't understand laws

[@PagaloSanusi]

Super star sir

[@funshobello6191]

EFCC is relevant in Nigeria to check the rogues in our leaders. I think that the respected Mr. Agbakoba should suggest how make EFCC constitutional and improve it functionalities. EFCC is not suppose to be a revenue generating Agency for the Government as par his arguments

[@okoroaforstanley7783]

The problem aren't the name efcc, The problem is the people who are working as efcc members.

[@omosanyaabiodun3760]

The problem with the lawyer is that Nigeria is not their mini chamber. Part of Nigeria problem is that there is not check and balance. The institution is not the issue, the issue is lack of responsibility and accountability of the all levels of regulatory personnel. Empowering them to do the right thing for the state while the state protects theirs personal integrity. A regulator should be able to challenge all powers on the wrong side of the law e.g senior executive, judiciary, politicians in the same capacity as common citizens. EFCC started on a wrong footing but EFCC should be strengthen and reformed and Police powers decimated to different divisions and fostering collaboration. Regular police should be different from Transport, civil, financial .

[@obi12obi33]

Efcc should be dissolved because the Nigeria president use it to do harm

[@mike001a]

Nigeria should await Tinubu apc they want to remove anything that will stop them from looting Nigeria. EFCC is not the problem it's the people in there that makes it ineffective

[@jimohabdulmalik8579]

After constitutionalizationn of the EFCC, what happened to all the cases they have been handling illegally, an illegal body can not observe a legal process and prosecutions.

[@balogunodunayo8568]

Police Force is constitutional, what's the difference between NPF and EFCC in terms of operations and prosecution?

[@mobo204]

Although I have concerns about the EFCC, such as selective prosecution, focusing more on "Yahoo boys" while neglecting politicians who are largely responsible for damaging the economy, and allegations of corruption, the positives of the EFCC far outweigh its negatives. If protests against the legality of the EFCC are coming from governors, it raises questions. Honestly, Baba Agbakoba, the constitutionality of the EFCC is the least of our problems; the real issue should be how they can operate more efficiently.

[@ObinnaEluwa]

The constitutionality will enable them spread their tentacles wider, go after the real culprits without fear or favour. They can't go after the man who appointed him, in the first place.

[@tsavyangembaave3634]

Why should Constitutionality start with EFCC?

[@deleogundare9429]

Only a competent Court can declare EFCC as an unconditional body.If states are comfortable sharing monthly federal allocations by RAMFAC, they can't complain about EFCC.

[@godfreyoboh9803]

It beats my imagination that financial crimes that took place in a state when recovered they are not returned to the states rather the fg takes custody of the proceeds, why?

[@ehimwenmajames347]

Where is Yahaya Bello??😂😂😂

[@FRANKLYOKWADELIIKEGULU]

For those of you still interested Nigeria will work again my advice is until you stopped by the Nigeria president rescued himself and not be the one to appiont INEC chairman, CJN, EFCC chairman, chief of army defence, chief of army staff, IG of police,if not done Nigeria shall never exist anymore, when the the military uniforms have loosen up to be compromised by politicians what do you think, of course people appointed always received order from him! afterwards in development countries making appointments were neutral committee council is in charge of appointing this boards mentioned, you might belief it or don't, Biafra or nothing

[@henridami4749]

Corrupt man. Shameful!

[@RadioTV595]

Bro, Whether constitutional or not, the EFCC should be able to confiscate assets that are beyond the salaries of governors and other public officers. Those people who spend 8 years in power doing nothing must be held accountable. All Igbo governors must have exit interviews with EFCC on completion of their tenure as part of the handover procedure. EFCC officers conducting the exit interviews must be from another region and have a template of what to look for which includes all state allocations during the tenure and how spent. Any discrepancies will be a subject of further investigations by forensic auditors and the ex-governor must deposit their passport with EFCC until cleared.

[@ObjectiveObserver-xh4vk]

Tell us where the money the EFCC has collected has been used. We just fool ourselves in this country. A department in the police force can fight corruption with the right resources and training. The EFCC is a joke.

[@gabg4501]

You obviously prefer jungle justice to the rule of law! Why do you think institutions are created in a democracy? You care less whether individual rights are violated as long as your political enemies have their properties seized by nefarious govt officials??

[@joedijoel8493]

How is Nigeria a 36 state ,Were you not alive when the supreme Court of nigerua made it 37 states during presidential election?

[@samuelgozieson5062]

I hate to see Nigerian politicians laughing out loud

[@amahjosephamah8630]

My question is does Nigeria has a valid constitution?, if yes how many of them has been followed by the judiciary and even the Nigerian government because from my point of view senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) does not understand the Nigerian constitution except the members of the bench. Please I stand to be corrected thanks

[@ANOZIEEMEKA-go6yi]

When our leaders themselves aren't serious to fight the disease because most of them are always putting their hands in the cooking jar, so what do we expect?...

[@iorsekwaghza5368]

Why did it take him so long to bring this up or he has just woken up from sleep?

[@stanleyjosiah6779]

This man should talk about INEC first before EFCC

[@nnannanwatu4659]

He has done so.

[@michaelokata2420]

Will they listen

[@meztv8602]

This man again. Always speaking from both sides of his mouth.

[@Kellywhite9-3]

Efcc done dey learn in hard way

[@ronmark8007]

If EFCC is working Tinubu supposed to be in the prison over 15 years ago

[@John-e8p6x]

Rufai is out of context . Seems you don’t want what Olisah AGBAKOBA SAN is talking about .

[@solomongonina918]

Wow I see❤😂

[@skyeboard8305]

Olukoyede should just resign...he doesnt have the knowledge n capacity to chair efcc.

[@bukkyadewunmi8329]

Confused rulers.

[@Madzvez5979]

The sub judice rule doesn't prevent the SAN from explaining his rationale on TV. He is not confident of his own views.

[@randsultec]

Law are now problem in Nigeria

[@randsultec]

Lawyer are now the problem in Nigeria

[@sanctustv8412]

Rufai olisa no be woman wey you dey wan go give flower oh give am turkey

[@ugochukwumbaegbu4946]

Mr Reuben you want to be referred to as Dr Abati by your colleagues, but you're quick to call Dr Agbakobo,Mr.

[@ndukaanyim6466]

I also noticed that too,Abati will never allow someone to refer to him as Mr

[@anthonyari340]

Rufai is losing grasp of things these days! He is no longer impressive as he used to be, i don’t understand him anymore!

[@DanielTuoyoOGEDEGBE]

Mrminnyouduniess

[@Prince_of_Winterfell]

Rufai the devil's advocate

[@emmanuelessien6679]

Will this moves by the two SAN not an attempt to free all big persons being prosecuted by EFCC…

[@topeadebayo391]

I hope Oga Bello is not at work here?

[@ogbujudeemeka5308]

Agbakoba SAN lecture them