EFCC to Appeal Judgment Against Chairman

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed that the commission will appeal the October 28 conviction of its Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, for contempt of court.

Spokesperson of the anti-graft agency Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed that the commission will appeal the ruling.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory convicted Bawa, for contempt of court in relation to the anti-graft agency’s failure to comply with an earlier order of the court.

Written by: Helen Obih

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