The United Kingdom government has
commended the release of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and
#RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore.
The UK reacted through its Acting
High Commissioner in Nigeria, Gill Atkinson.
“Welcome reports that @YeleSowore
and Sambo Dasuki released”, the UK in Nigeria Twitter handle tweeted.
“Hope they get to spend Christmas
with loved ones.
“@UKinNigeria commends @MalamiSan
and Nigerian government for ensuring rule of law upheld – fundamental for
democracy to thrive”.
The Minister of Justice and
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, ordered their
release on Tuesday.
Malami advised them to observe
the terms of their bail and refrain from engaging in any act that is inimical
to public peace and national security as well as their ongoing trial which will
run its course in accordance with the laws of the land.
A statement he signed said: “My
office has chosen to comply with the court orders while considering the pursuit
of its rights of appeal and/or review of the order relating to the bail as
granted or varied by the courts.
“In line with the provisions of
Sections 150(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and in compliance with
the bail granted to Col. Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) (as recently varied by the Court of
Appeal) and the bail granted to Omoyele Sowore, I have directed the State
Security Services to comply with the order granting bail to the Defendants and
effect their release.
“I wish to reiterate again the
utmost regard of my office for the entire judicial structure of Nigeria.
“This administration remains
unrelenting in deepening the rule of law and the administration of justice in
general.”
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