“As one of the 14 executive bodies recognised by the Constitution, RMAFC is one of the most poorly funded agencies.”
The group made the call against the backdrop of the much-expected list of ministerial nominees by the 10th Senate.
He said the anti-graft agency was championing the fight against corruption and financial crimes and consolidating its efforts in battling these unwholesome acts.
The lawyer further informed the court that Mr Ibori risks facing a fresh five to 10 years prison sentence should he fail to pay the money.
FCCPC has delisted two digital money lenders (DMLs) for illegal, prohibited and unregulated activities.
“I make an order that the AGF shall take over this case, and the EFCC shall hand over the records of proceedings to the office of the AGF,” the judge ruled.
Mr Ekwo granted the prayer and ordered everyone to vacate the court except the parties in the suit.
Kofi Sarfo is a medical doctor and a Las Vegas hospital owner. His wife, Rose Sarfo, is the office manager and treasurer.
The recently published list identifies individuals who “have knowingly” engaged in acts that undermine democratic processes or institutions “in significant corruption.
Three other defendants—Victor Henshaw Tobore, Nyerhovwo Presley Agbure, and Oreoluwa Abdul-Jabbar Elegba—were indicted in the same case.
