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.
A recent press release titled "Presidential Prerogative of Mercy Exercise at Review Stage, Not Final – AGF Fagbemi" stated that relevant authorities will conduct a final review of the list of inmates granted clemency, including illegal miners, white-collar convicts, and drug offenders.
The development came days after widespread mixed reactions following the President’s power of prerogative of mercy concerning the beneficiaries.
Author's summary: AGF Fagbemi clarifies clemency process amid concerns.