Does the Commission have power to prosecute cases it investigates?

No. The power to prosecute criminal corruption cases is with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The existing legal framework does not give the Commission the power to prosecute criminal cases. The Commission investigates cases that fall within its mandate and makes recommendations to the Director of Public Prosecutions for appropriate action. However, regarding civil cases relating to corruptly acquired assets, EACC has powers to file cases in court for recovery of such assets.