A former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, and five other Senior Advocates of Nigeria have warned the Department of State Services against disrespecting court orders which prevents it from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over allegations of terrorism financing and economic crimes.
The other SANs, who are also from the Incorporated Trustees of Forum for Accountability and Good Leadership includes Oba Maduabuchi, Emeka Ozoani, M.M Nurudeen, Abdul Mohammed and Dr. Emeka Obegolu.
They say they have observed moves by the DSS to still proceed and sidetrack and disobey the court decisions by unduly and unlawfully interfering with Emefiele’s fundamental rights.
The senior advocates stated these in a letter dated 6th January, titled Emefiele: ‘Let The Rule of Law of Prevail’.
The letter was jointly signed by the six senior lawyers and addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
They urged the AGF to use his good office to guarantee and ensure that the DSS, and other security agencies observe the rule of law as a foundation of a democratic society by complying with court decisions.
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