Constitutionality Flashcards
Early days of 4th republic…
Challenged the constitutionality of these acts
Main issue in AG Ondo v. AG Fed
Could the federal govt make anti-corruption law for the entire federation?
Why did they think the FG did not have jurisdiction?
It wasn’t stated in the exclusive or concurrent list. Leaving it for states… the SC went against it
Section 153
The constitution doesn’t establish them as one of the commissions listed there making it harder to rationalize it.
Why didn’t the constitution list them?
Cause they were made after it was drafted.
Section 15(5)
It is the duty of the government to abolish corruption and abuse of power
Item 60, Part 1, second schedule
National Assembly has the power to establish and regulate agencies to enforce chapter 2 of the corruption
Ag Ondo v. AG Fed confirmed../
The NA has the authority to enact the ICPC Act
Dododo v. EFCC
Upheld the role of EFCC
Akingbola v. FRN
EFCC was made to wage war against corruption
