AGF Fagbemi Clarifies Presidential Clemency Process
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has issued a clarification on the presidential clemency process.
A recent press release titled "Presidential Prerogative of Mercy Exercise at Review Stage, Not Final – AGF Fagbemi" stated that relevant authorities will conduct a final review of the list of inmates granted presidential clemency, including illegal miners, white-collar convicts, and drug offenders.
The clarification came amid public concerns and mixed reactions following the President's exercise of prerogative of mercy.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), aims to address the widespread concerns surrounding the beneficiaries of the presidential clemency.
Author's summary: AGF Fagbemi clarifies clemency process.