Clarification on 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.
According to the statement, relevant authorities will conduct a final review of the list of inmates granted presidential clemency, including illegal miners, white-collar convicts, and drug offenders.
Presidential Prerogative of Mercy Exercise at Review Stage, Not Final – AGF Fagbemi.
This clarification comes amid public concerns and mixed reactions to the President's exercise of prerogative of mercy.
Author's summary: AGF Fagbemi clarifies clemency process.