EACC warns State officers against politics, hits out at ODPP over inaction on graft cases

The commission is also pushing for legal and constitutional reforms to bar politicians convicted of corruption from vying for or holding office even while their appeals are still pending.But the EACC.....

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned State officers against engaging in political campaigns, stressing the constitutional requirement for political neutrality. The commission also criticized the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for alleged inaction on corruption cases.

EACC is pushing for constitutional amendments to disqualify anyone convicted of corruption from holding office, even if an appeal is pending.
Key figures include EACC CEO Abdi A. Mohamud and Director of Investigations John Lolkoloi, who presented the commission's proposals to the National Assembly Committee on Implementation of the Constitution.
The commission highlighted that under current law, individuals convicted of corruption can still vie for or hold office if they file an appeal, which can remain pending for years.

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