He said the supreme court had ruled out absolute immunity, therefore governors involved in criminal charges, including the leadership of the national assembly, must face the law.
Falana said this in Benin on Saturday while speaking on: ‘Limit of executive immunity’ at a ceremony to mark the 60th birthday of Julius Ihonvebere, secretary to the state government (SSG) of Edo.
Faulting the invitation extended to Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, by the leadership of the senate, Falana urged Senate President Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, his deputy, to face the forgery charges against them.
READ ALSO : Joe Igbokwe, Anofi Elegushi make Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet
He accused the senate of politicising the issue, saying: “they have no immunity to dodge the charges against them.
“The senate is now politicising the issue, saying it is political victimisation but not that the offence was not committed.
“As leaders of the national assembly, you are supposed to be above board and that is even the more reason you must be careful.”
The lawyer said Malami is not answerable to the senate, insisting that: “Any issue that is criminal in nature must be treated as such.
“The attorney-general of the federation is only answerable to his boss, who is the president and nobody else.
“The same thing applies to the states, so there is no longer absolute immunity in this country.
“And that is why what is happening in Ekiti today about money found in a bank and the governor is saying it is illegal to freeze his account, that is not true.”
READ ALSO : “Anyone Who Says Buhari isn’t Doing Well Is A Liar From The Pit Of Hell – Joe Igbokwe
Are you an artiste? Do you want your music to go viral and reach a large number of audience? Promote your music and Submit your story on Ujuayalogusblog.com by clicking here. For Advert Inquiries Tel/+44(0)7590363984
For More: Subscribe to Ujuayalogusblog.com
No comments:
Post a Comment