- AGF Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has proposed a constitutional amendment to block presidential pardons for corrupt leaders
- The minister of justice made the proposal at a one-day roundtable organized by the ICPC in Abuja, noting that the aim was to strengthen the fight against corruption
- In a statement by his aide, Fagbemi insisted that those found guilty of corruption should face the full consequences of their actions
AGF speaks tough against corrupt elements in Nigeria.
Photo credit: Lateef FagbemiSource: FacebookI will suggest in our next constitution review exercise that we expunge those found guilty of corruption from benefiting from powers of prerogative of mercy to serve as a deterrent to others.The cooperation of all stakeholders, especially the AGs, is crucial in the fight against corruption.Ex-governors who got presidential pardon”In fighting corruption, we need to focus on the facts, not on where someone is from or their religion. If someone is accused of embezzling money, the focus should be on the facts of the case.”
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