A mischievous plot is afoot to cripple the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission through a crucial amendment that would render its investigations useless. The EACC is only mandated by law to investigate graft and recommend cases for prosecution to the DPP. “It leaves section 11 (d) of the EACC Act intact, therefore the proposed amendment will be in conflict with the EACC Act, specifically on the functions of the EACC. “The import of this amendment is to curtail the powers of the DPP because the DPP can no longer direct the EACC to do investigations. Read : EACC partners with office of DPP to gather graft evidenceSubsequently, 12 state officials, among them four Cabinet Secretaries, were suspended.

Source: The Star April 25, 2018 03:56 UTC