The Chairman of the Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Sulyman Kosemani has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), on its war against corruption in the country promising to work with it within the ambit to tackle it.
This commendation was made in Ilorin when Kosemani led other members of his executives on a courtesy visit to the Zonal Director, Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Harry Erin, at the Commission’s office in Ilorin.
He said the essence of the visit was to enable the new heads from both sides to familiarize themselves and strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the two institutions for better results.
Kosemani acknowledged the roles of the EFCC in sanitizing the country of corruption, while also noting the roles of lawyers in ensuring that citizens’ rights were guaranteed.
“We are aware of your role in the society and our responsibility is to promote the rule of law and ensure that citizens’ rights are not infringed upon,” he said.
“Your adherence to the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) when obtaining statements.”
He also called for more understanding and robust synergy in resolving issues that may hamper the cordial relationship between the two institutions.
“Our ultimate goal is not only to combat corruption but also to foster a collaborative relationship between the legal profession and the EFCC.
“Together, we can create a united front that strengthens the fight against corruption by working in harmony with the judiciary. We can ensure that our collective efforts yield tangible results, reinforcing the trust of the public in both our institutions,” he said.
Responding, the EFCC Zonal Director, Harry Erin said the EFCC had always enjoyed a good relationship with the Bar and would continue to work with it for better results.
According to him, the role of the judiciary in the fight against corruption cannot be overemphasized.
“We have a duty to at least get to a stage, where our common wealth is not flagrantly and arrogantly pilfered by those who should be held to the highest threshold of accountability.”
He reiterated the firm commitment of the EFCC to leave no stone unturned in bringing to justice perpetrators of economic and financial crime.
Erin called for more collaboration between the EFCC and the judiciary.
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