Gov’t officially delinks DCEC from public service

President Duma Boko revealed this when giving the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, indicating the government's commitment to grant the economic crime-busting agency greater autonomy. Boko said in recognition of the need for a modern, independent anti-corruption institution, the government has prioritised the review of the Corruption and Economic Crime Act (CECA) of 2013.

"The revised Draft Bill, currently under legal vetting, proposes to grant the DCEC greater operational independence, including a redefined reporting structure and enhanced protections for the office of the Director General. The CECA Draft Bill will be tabled for approval during the current sitting of Parliament," Boko said on Monday.