By Kenneth Okechukwu
The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to establish the Anambra State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission Law 2026.
The executive bill, which was earlier referred to the House Committee on Public Accounts, underwent detailed scrutiny at the Committee of the Whole before its final passage during plenary presided over by Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze.
Majority Leader of the House, Ikenna Ofodeme, said the proposed Commission will be empowered to receive and investigate allegations of corrupt practices against public servants and refer cases to the State Attorney-General for prosecution.
He added that the body will also investigate improper execution or non-performance of government contracts, enforce compliance with financial regulations, and oversee internal administrative policies relating to its staff.
When assented to by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the Commission will coordinate and enforce anti-corruption and financial crime laws concerning the finances and assets of the state government.
It will also have powers to freeze, seize or confiscate proceeds of corruption, subject to a court order, and facilitate information sharing and joint operations to curb corrupt practices.
Lawmakers expressed optimism that the new legal framework will strengthen accountability, transparency and public enlightenment against corruption in Anambra State.
The bill now awaits the Governor’s assent.
