FAGBEMI URGES JUDGES AND LAWMAKERS TO RESIST EFFORTS AIMED AT UNDERMINING THE GOVERNMENT

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called on the judiciary and legislature to resist any attempts to obstruct the government.

This call was made during his presentation titled “Strengthening the Synergy Between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary Under the Rule of Law – Executive Perspective” on Tuesday in Abuja at a hybrid refresher course for judges and Khadis.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, chaired the event held at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.

In a statement by his media aide, Kamarudeen Ogundele, Fagbemi criticized situations where private individuals attempt to disrupt the government’s procurement procedures, as outlined in the procurement laws or other governmental processes, by seeking spurious injunctions through the courts.

Highlighting the significance of the constitutional principle of separation of powers in Nigeria’s democratic government, the AGF stressed the importance of each branch of government adhering to its designated roles to prevent arbitrary excesses.

Fagbemi emphasized that an independent and efficient court system is fundamental to the rule of law, and any lapse in the judiciary could lead to anarchy.

John C. Azu; From the News Source: DailyTrust