Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mynin, for joining a suit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) legality without his approval.

The suspension comes as the Supreme Court reserved judgment on Tuesday in a suit filed by 19 states, including Benue, questioning the EFCC’s constitutionality.

It can be recalled that three states – Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi – have withdrawn from the suit, submitting separate applications before the court.

Confirming the suspension, Governor Alia’s spokesperson, Kula Tersoo, said, “It’s true, His Excellency today suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order for joining the suit challenging the legality of EFCC without informing the governor.”

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