Activist Lawyer, Adegboruwa Withdraws Suit Against Madu Confirmation As EFCC’s Chairman

A Lagos-based lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, on Monday withdrew his case file against the confirmation of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu at the Federal High Court.

The activist lawyer had sought to stop the Upper Legislative Chambers from proceeding with the confirmation of Magu citing alleged corrupt practices and lavish lifestyle.

At the resumed hearing before the Olatoregun J-led court, Tayo Oyetibo, appeared for Adegboruwa, while Wahab Shitu led Rotimi Oyedepo for the respondents.

Oyetibo informed the court that upon being instructed to handle the case, he went through the file and decided to persuade the activist lawyer to drop the case, in order to encourage Magu in the anti-corruption campaign.

Adegboruwa, who confirmed Oyetibo’s remark told the court that he was well persuaded by his counsel, that in his second coming, the EFCC boss will be more rule of law friendly and will be holistic in his approach to the anti-corruption drive of the administration.

The respondents led by Shittu, dis not oppose the withdrawal of the case, saying they were very happy on the position that Adegboruwa as it would boost the ongoing anti-graft war.

He said the govt needs the input and support of lawyers and activists like Mr Adegboruwa, to bring their wealth of experience to bear on the fight again corruption.

The judge consequently struck out the case.