The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that no inmate has been launched beneath the current Presidential Prerogative of Mercy train, noting that the method continues to be present process remaining administrative evaluation.
Fagbemi disclosed this in an interview with the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.
He famous that the method continues to be on the remaining administrative stage, which incorporates a normal evaluation to make sure that all names and suggestions totally adjust to established authorized and procedural necessities earlier than any instrument of launch is issued.
“You will need to observe that the final stage of the train, after approval by the Council of State, is the issuance of the instrument for the implementation of the choice regarding every beneficiary.
“This stage affords a chance for a remaining take a look at the checklist for remedial functions, if any, earlier than the instrument is forwarded to the Controller-Basic of Corrections for needed motion.
“This verification course of is a part of the usual protocol and displays the federal government’s dedication to transparency and due diligence”.
He appreciated the general public’s vigilance and constructive suggestions, which proceed to strengthen institutional integrity.
“Public engagement is all the time welcome, because it demonstrates that Nigerians care deeply about justice and good governance.
“There isn’t any delay within the course of; it’s merely following the regulation to the letter to make sure that solely these duly certified profit from the President’s mercy.
“As quickly as all authorized and procedural checks are concluded, the general public will likely be duly knowledgeable. The rule of regulation doesn’t rush; it ensures equity,” he added. (NAN)
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