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 Attorney General, 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 after mixed reactions from the public regarding the President's exercise of prerogative of mercy.
Author's summary: AGF Fagbemi clarifies clemency process amid public concerns.